How to Say "fourth one" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fourth one” is “cuarta” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
adjectiveA1
when referring to a feminine object implicitly
Examples
Esta es la cuarta vez que visito Madrid.
This is the fourth time I visit Madrid.
Ella fue la cuarta persona en llegar a la meta.
She was the fourth person to reach the finish line.
Matching Gender
As an adjective, 'cuarta' must match the gender of the noun it modifies. Use 'cuarto' for masculine nouns (e.g., el cuarto día) and 'cuarta' for feminine nouns (e.g., la cuarta hora).
Using the wrong form with time
Mistake: “Son las cuatro y cuarto (using 'cuarto' when talking about time).”
Correction: This is actually correct! When talking about time ('a quarter past'), Spanish uses the masculine noun 'cuarto', not 'cuarta'.
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