What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cero
Example
El resultado de la operación es cero. [cero: noun]
Example
No tengo cero dólares en mi cuenta. [cero: adjective]
zero
Example
The temperature outside is zero degrees Celsius. [zero: noun]
Example
He scored zero points in the game. [zero: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Zero is more commonly used than cero in everyday English language. Zero is widely recognized and used in various contexts, while cero is specific to Spanish-speaking contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between cero and zero?
While cero is typically used in informal conversations among Spanish speakers, zero is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts in English.
