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How do you say "third" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el tercero
In Spanish (Latin America), "third" is el tercero.
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Pronunciation
"el tercero" comes out close to EL tehr-SEH-roh in Latin American speech, with the second-to-last syllable getting the punch and no th sound on any c or z.
Grammar notes
el tercero is masculine. Its plural is terceres.
Example sentence
Viven en el tercer piso.
They live on the third floor.
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How to remember el tercero
Think of "tercero" as a small puzzle piece pulled from "They live on the third floor."; slotting it back into that sentence is easier than learning it in isolation.
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- hundred Cien
- thousand mil
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Questions about el tercero
How do you pronounce el tercero?
"el tercero" comes out close to EL tehr-SEH-roh in Latin American speech, with the second-to-last syllable getting the punch and no th sound on any c or z.
Is el tercero masculine or feminine?
el tercero is masculine. el tercero is masculine. Its plural is terceres.
How is el tercero used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el tercero is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Viven en el tercer piso. (They live on the third floor.).
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