docenas
“docenas” means “dozens” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
dozens
Also: groups of twelve
📝 In Action
Necesito tres docenas de clavos para terminar el proyecto.
A2I need three dozens (36) nails to finish the project.
Las docenas de rosas estaban frescas y hermosas.
A1The dozens of roses were fresh and beautiful.
loads
Also: many times
📝 In Action
Hemos visitado ese museo docenas de veces.
B1We have visited that museum dozens of times (meaning: many, many times).
Hay docenas de errores en este informe.
B2There are dozens of errors in this report (meaning: a lot of errors).
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Quick Quiz: docenas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'docenas' figuratively (meaning 'a lot')?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin 'duodecim' (meaning 'twelve'), which passed through Old French 'dozaine' before entering Spanish as 'docena.'
First recorded: Medieval period
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'docenas' used more frequently than the exact number (like 'veinticuatro' for 24)?
Yes, often in commerce, especially for traditional goods like eggs or bakery items, it is standard to use 'docena' or 'docenas' rather than the specific numerical count.
How do I use 'docenas' with other quantities?
You use it just like a regular noun: 'dos docenas' (two dozens), 'varias docenas' (several dozens), or 'cientos de docenas' (hundreds of dozens).