doce
twelve
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈdoθe/
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Cultural Note
In Spain, eating twelve grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve (las doce uvas) is a beloved tradition. One grape is eaten with each stroke of the clock at midnight, each grape representing a wish for each month of the coming year.
📝 Example Sentences
El año tiene doce meses.
The year has twelve months.
Compré una docena de huevos.
I bought a dozen eggs.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | doce |
| plural | doce |