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sexto

SEKS-tohˈseksto

“sexto” means “sixth” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

sixth

Also: 6th
A row of six identical red apples. The sixth apple in the sequence has a small, bright yellow bow tied around its stem, marking its position.

📝 In Action

Esta es la sexta vez que visitamos este museo.

A1

This is the sixth time we have visited this museum.

El sexto capítulo del libro es el más emocionante.

A2

The sixth chapter of the book is the most exciting.

Ella llegó en sexto lugar en la carrera.

A1

She arrived in sixth place in the race.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ordinal (ordinal (number))

Common Collocations

  • sexto sentido – sixth sense
  • sexta marcha – sixth gear (in a car)

the sixth (one)

Also: sixth grade/year, sixth floor
NounmB1
Spain
Six small, identical blue fish swimming in a single file line underwater. A simple, cartoon hand reaches down from above with a net and is gently scooping up the sixth fish in the line.

📝 In Action

¿Vives en el quinto o en el sexto?

B1

Do you live on the fifth or the sixth (floor)?

Mi hijo está en sexto de primaria.

B1

My son is in the sixth grade of primary school.

Ya leí hasta el sexto de la serie de libros.

B2

I've already read up to the sixth one in the book series.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • la sexta parte (the sixth part)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "sexto" in Spanish:

6th→sixth→sixth floor→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sexto

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'sexto' as an ordinal number?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
seis(six (cardinal number)) — Noun / Adjective
sexteto(sextet (group of six)) — Noun
sexta(sixth (feminine)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *sextus*, which meant 'sixth'. This word has remained essentially unchanged in form and meaning since its Latin roots.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: sestoPortuguese: sextoFrench: sixième

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'sexto' and 'seis'?

'Seis' is the cardinal number (the quantity, like 6). 'Sexto' is the ordinal number (the position in a sequence, like 6th). Use 'sexto' to talk about order (the sixth day) and 'seis' to talk about count (six days).

Does 'sexto' ever shorten before a noun?

No, unlike 'primero' (which shortens to 'primer') or 'tercero' (which shortens to 'tercer'), 'sexto' always keeps its full form, even before a masculine singular noun (e.g., 'el sexto día').