How to Say "eight" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “eight” is “ocho” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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Used to count things.
Examples
Tengo ocho años.
I am eight years old.
Hay ocho sillas en la sala.
There are eight chairs in the room.
El tren llega a las ocho.
The train arrives at eight o'clock.
It Always Stays the Same
Unlike many Spanish adjectives, 'ocho' never changes. It's always 'ocho libros' (eight books) and 'ocho mesas' (eight tables). It doesn't become plural.
Adding an 's'
Mistake: “Tengo ochos gatos.”
Correction: Tengo ocho gatos. (I have eight cats.) The numbers you count with don't get an '-s' to become plural.
Other Meanings of “ocho”
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