doscientos
“doscientos” means “two hundred” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
two hundred
📝 In Action
El libro tiene exactamente doscientos capítulos.
A1The book has exactly two hundred chapters.
Hay doscientos niños en el parque hoy.
A1There are two hundred children in the park today.
Pagué doscientos euros por esta chaqueta.
A2I paid two hundred euros for this jacket.
two hundred
📝 In Action
El doscientos es mi número de la suerte.
A1Two hundred is my lucky number.
Escribe el doscientos en la pizarra.
A2Write (the number) two hundred on the board.
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Words that translate to "doscientos" in Spanish:
two hundred→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: doscientos
Question 1 of 2
How would you say '200 houses' in Spanish (considering 'casa' is feminine)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Combination of the Spanish word 'dos' (from Latin 'duo') and 'cientos' (from Latin 'centum'), literally meaning 'two hundreds'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'doscientos' ever shorten to 'doscien'?
No. While 'ciento' shortens to 'cien' before a noun, compound numbers like 'doscientos' or 'trescientos' always keep their full form.
When do I use 'doscientas' instead?
You use 'doscientas' whenever you are counting something that is grammatically feminine, such as 'mujeres' (women), 'mesas' (tables), or 'páginas' (pages).