The Meaning of doce

Definition

Doce (Spanish)

• Meaning: “Doce” is the Spanish word for the number twelve (12). It is used to denote quantity or position in a sequential order.

Usage

• Numerical Context: “Hay doce manzanas en la canasta.” (There are twelve apples in the basket.)
• Ordinal Usage: “El doce de octubre se celebra el Día de la Raza.” (The twelfth of October is celebrated as Columbus Day.)

Etymology

• The word “doce” comes from the Latin “duodecim,” which is a combination of “duo” (two) and “decem” (ten), literally meaning “two and ten.”

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdo.θe/ (in Spain) or /ˈdo.se/ (in Latin America)
• Phonetic: [DOH-seh] (in Latin America) or [DOH-theh] (in Spain)

Synonyms

• In some mathematical contexts, “doce” may be synonymous with “docena,” which refers to a dozen (12 items).

Antonyms

• The antonym in terms of counting is “once” (11) or “trece” (13), referring to numbers that are one less or one more than twelve, respectively.

Additional Notes

“Doce” is also a common term in various cultural and traditional contexts, such as celebrating the “Nochebuena” on December 24, which is often associated with events occurring in the twelfth month (December). Furthermore, “doce” appears in idiomatic expressions and cultural references across the Spanish-speaking world.

1. Tengo doce manzanas en la cesta.
   (I have twelve apples in the basket.)

2. La película empieza a las doce en punto.
   (The movie starts at twelve o’clock.)

3. Ella cumplirá doce años en junio.
   (She will turn twelve years old in June.)

4. Hay doce meses en un año.
   (There are twelve months in a year.)

5. Compré doce flores para la fiesta.
   (I bought twelve flowers for the party.)

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