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How do you say "third" in Spanish?
el tercero
In Spanish, "third" is el tercero.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it "el tercero" - c before e or i gets that same soft 'th' sound; stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" is only the tag meaning 'the'.
Grammar notes
el tercero is masculine. Its plural is terceres.
Example sentence
Viven en la tercera planta.
They live on the third floor.
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How to remember el tercero
Focus on the opening sound of "tercero" first, get comfortable with it, then let the rest of the word trail off naturally.
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Questions about el tercero
How do you pronounce el tercero?
Pronounce it "el tercero" - c before e or i gets that same soft 'th' sound; stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" is only the tag meaning 'the'.
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?
el tercero is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Viven en la tercera planta. (They live on the third floor.).
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