How to Say "sixth" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sixth” is “sexto” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Esta es la sexta vez que visitamos este museo.
This is the sixth time we have visited this museum.
El sexto capítulo del libro es el más emocionante.
The sixth chapter of the book is the most exciting.
Ella llegó en sexto lugar en la carrera.
She arrived in sixth place in the race.
Adjective Agreement
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'sexto' must change its ending to match the thing it describes. Use 'sexto' for masculine things (el libro) and 'sexta' for feminine things (la clase).
Using the Cardinal Number
Mistake: “El seis libro”
Correction: El sexto libro. Remember that 'seis' means the quantity (six), while 'sexto' indicates the order (sixth).
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