Three in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'three' is 'tres', pronounced TREHS (IPA: /ˈtɾes/). It is an A1-level number.
| Spanish | tres |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | TREHS · /ˈtɾes/ |
| Part of speech | number |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'tres'
- La casa tiene tres dormitorios y dos baños.
The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. - ¿Cuánto cuestan tres boletos para el cine?
How much do three movie tickets cost? - Mi sobrino cumple tres años el sábado.
My nephew turns three on Saturday. - Llevo tres semanas estudiando español y ya puedo presentarme y pedir comida en un restaurante.
I have been studying Spanish for three weeks and I can already introduce myself and order food in a restaurant.
Common Phrases with 'tres'
- a la de tres
on the count of three - ni a la de tres
no matter how hard you try (not for anything)
How to Use 'tres'
'Tres' is invariable for gender. Its ordinal is 'tercero', which shortens to 'tercer' before masculine singular nouns: 'el tercer piso' (the third floor).
Keep Counting in Spanish
Numbers 1–15 are unique words, 16–29 are written as one fused word (dieciséis, veintitrés), and from 31 upwards you join the tens and units with y: treinta y uno, cuarenta y cinco. Get the full list, the cien vs. ciento rule and how to give your age, tell the time and read prices in our guide to numbers in Spanish 1–100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Three' in Spanish is 'tres', pronounced TREHS.
It is spelled t-r-e-s.
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