/ˈseksto/

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Translation

sixth

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Word origin

From Latin sextus ('sixth'), the ordinal of sex ('six'). The same root gives English 'sextet' and 'sextant'.

Origin
Latin
Root
sextus
English cognates
sextet, sextant

Grammar

Femininesexta
Masc pluralsextos
Fem pluralsextas

Examples

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We live on the sixth floor of the building.

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This is the sixth time I have repeated it to you today.

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June is the sixth month of the year.

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Our team finished in sixth place in the race.

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The sixth chapter of the book is the most exciting.

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This word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 6: sexto, lógica, freno and 7 more words.