two
word
/ˈtu/
TOO
/tˈuː/
TOO
Definition
The number 2; a number that comes after one and before three. It is used to count or indicate quantity.
Usage & Nuances
A basic cardinal number frequently used in all types of communication. Commonly combined with units, e.g. "two days," "two people." Avoid confusing with ordinal numbers like "second."
Spanish: dosPortuguese (BR): doisPortuguese (PT): doisChinese (Simplified): 二 - 两Chinese (Traditional): 二 - 兩Hindi: दोArabic: اثنانBengali: দুইRussian: дваJapanese: 二Vietnamese: haiKorean: 둘Turkish: ikiUrdu: دوIndonesian: dua
Example Sentences
I’ll meet you in two minutes.
natural
They have two kids and a dog.
natural
Could you bring me two cups of coffee, please?
natural
I have two apples.
basic
She bought two tickets for the movie.
basic
There are two cats in the garden.
basic