xxiii

XXIII (twenty-third)

numeral BEHN-tee-TREH-s Rare

Usage Note

XXIII is the Roman numeral for twenty-three, appearing in chapter numbers, papal names (Juan XXIII), and century subdivisions. It is read as veintitrés (cardinal — note the written accent on veintitrés) or vigésimo tercero (ordinal). The accent on the fused compound veintitrés is a frequent spelling error that learners should internalise.

Examples

"El papa Juan XXIII convocó el Concilio Vaticano."

Natural Translation

Pope John XXIII convened the Vatican Council.

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