fourteen

• Número cardinal que equivale a la suma de trece más uno.

1. The number 14A1formal

   The cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one.

   catorce (número)

   • Fourteen is an even number.
   • She turned fourteen last week.
   • There are fourteen students in the class.

• Numeral cardinal que designa la cantidad de catorce objetos, personas o unidades de cuenta; también se usa como sustantivo, determinante o pronombre.

The cardinal numeral representing the quantity of fourteen units; the fourteenth positive integer following thirteen; a composite number (2×7). Also functions as a noun (denoting the symbol, quantity, or group of fourteen), adjective/determiner (modifying nouns to indicate quantity), and pronoun (standing in for a plural noun phrase).

1. Cardinal numeral: the number 14A1formal

   Used to denote a quantity of fourteen persons or things; the fourteenth positive integer in the sequence of natural numbers; a composite number (2×7); represents a fourteenfold quantity in counting, mathematics, and everyday usage.

   catorce

   • There are fourteen days in two weeks.
   • She scored fourteen points in the match.
   • Fourteen plus fourteen equals twenty-eight.
   • The flight departs at fourteen hundred hours.
   • He read fourteen books last month.

2. Noun: the number, symbol, or group of fourteenA2formal

   A noun referring to the cardinal number fourteen; the numeral symbol 14 or XIV; a set, collection, or group consisting of fourteen items; a playing card displaying fourteen (in extended decks); a team or ensemble of fourteen members.

   catorce

   • The number fourteen marks the middle of the month in many contexts.
   • Circle the fourteens in this dataset.
   • The choir consists of a fourteen of vocalists.
   • In bridge variants, the fourteen can be a wild card.
   • The historical manuscript mentions a fourteen of scholars.

3. Adjective/Determiner: amounting to fourteenA1formal

   Used attributively before a noun to indicate that the quantity or number of the noun is fourteen; modifies plural countable nouns to specify exact quantity.

   Catorce

   • They booked a fourteen-night cruise.
   • We need fourteen additional chairs for the conference.
   • The recipe requires fourteen grams of yeast.
   • She completed fourteen certifications this year.
   • Fourteen international delegates attended the summit.

4. Pronoun: fourteen people or things (plural)B1formal

   Used as a pronoun to refer to fourteen previously mentioned or understood persons or things; takes plural verb agreement.

   catorce (pronombre)

   • Forty applied, but only fourteen were shortlisted.
   • I invited thirty guests; fourteen confirmed their attendance.
   • How many participants do we need? — Fourteen will suffice.
   • Several startups pitched, but fourteen received funding.
   • Of the applications reviewed, fourteen were approved.