quinientos
“quinientos” means “five hundred” in Spanish (the number 500).
five hundred
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Este libro tiene quinientas páginas.
A1This book has five hundred pages.
El billete de quinientos euros es de color púrpura.
A1The five hundred euro note is purple.
Hace quinientos años, el mundo era muy diferente.
A2Five hundred years ago, the world was very different.
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Words that translate to "quinientos" in Spanish:
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How do you say 'five hundred apples' (manzanas is feminine)?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'quingenti', which combines 'quinque' (five) and 'centum' (hundred). Over time, the sounds shifted to become 'quinientos' in Spanish.
First recorded: 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't it 'cinco cientos'?
Spanish has a few 'rebel' numbers that don't follow the normal pattern. 500 (quinientos), 700 (setecientos), and 900 (novecientos) all have unique spellings instead of just combining the single digit with the word for hundred.
Does quinientos ever change for plural nouns?
It is already plural! It only changes to match the gender (masculine 'quinientos' or feminine 'quinientas').
When do I use 'quinientas'?
Use 'quinientas' whenever the object you are counting is a feminine noun, like 'quinientas libras' (500 pounds) or 'quinientas casas' (500 houses).