How to Say ‘Eighty eight’ in Mexican Spanish
Ochenta y ocho
o-chen-ta ee o-cho
[o-chen-ta ee o-cho]
💬 Usage Tip: Doubling the 'ochos' gives a delightful rhythm to 'ochenta y ocho'.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Eighty-eight, or infinite loops, symbolize continuity and bonding.
Phrase Breakdown
Ochenta
[o-chen-ta]
Eighty-eight
The cardinal number following eighty-seven and preceding eighty-nine; 88.
Vimos ochenta y ocho pelícanos en la costa.
We saw eighty-eight pelicans on the coast.
y
[ee]
and
Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences.
Perros y gatos son mascotas comunes.
Dogs and cats are common pets.
ocho
[o-cho]
eight
The cardinal number following seven and preceding nine; 8.
Hay ocho planetas en el sistema solar.
There are eight planets in the solar system.
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