What does "mil millones" mean in Spanish?
"mil millones" is the Spanish word for "billion".
mil millones /mˈilmiʎˈones/ · number · CEFR A0. Spanish translation of "billion".
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Translation and Meaning
- Word: mil millones
- Language: Spanish
- Meaning: billion
- IPA: /mˈilmiʎˈones/
- CEFR Level: A0
- Part of speech: number
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Example Sentences
- Hay mil millones de personas en el mundo. English: There are a billion people in the world.
- Mil millones es un número muy grande. English: One billion is a very big number.
- El cielo tiene mil millones de estrellas. English: The sky has a billion stars.
When and How to Use "mil millones"
Use "mil millones" when you want to talk about "billion" in Spanish. It functions as "number". Because it appears in A0 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "mil millones"?
"mil millones" is tagged at CEFR A0 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "mil millones"?
"mil millones" is tagged as a number in SmartWords.
Can you show "mil millones" in a sentence?
Hay mil millones de personas en el mundo.
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