octava
“octava” means “eighth” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
eighth
Also: one-eighth
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Esta es la octava maravilla del mundo.
A1This is the eighth wonder of the world.
Vivo en la octava planta del edificio.
A2I live on the eighth floor of the building.
Es la octava vez que te pido que limpies tu cuarto.
B1It is the eighth time I've asked you to clean your room.
octave
Also: octave
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Ella puede cantar en un rango de tres octavas.
B1She can sing in a range of three octaves.
El poema está compuesto por varias octavas reales.
C1The poem is composed of several 'royal octaves' (eight-line stanzas).
Celebramos la octava de Pascua con alegría.
C2We celebrate the Octave of Easter with joy.
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From the Latin word 'octāvus', which simply means 'eighth'. It is related to the root for the number eight across many languages.
First recorded: 13th Century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use 'ocho' or 'octava' for my address?
If you are saying 'Floor 8', you can say 'piso ocho' (number) or 'octavo piso' (rank). If you are referring to the floor as a feminine noun like 'planta', use 'octava planta'.
Is 'octava' ever a verb?
No, 'octava' is not a verb. It is only used as an adjective or a noun related to the number eight.
Can 'octava' be plural?
Yes, 'octavas' is used when referring to multiple octaves in music or poetry.