/teɾˈθeɾo/
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Translation
third
Word origin
From Latin tertiarius, from tertius ('third'), from the root of tres ('three'). The masculine form shortens to tercer before a singular masculine noun.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tertiarius
- English cognates
- tertiary, tierce
Grammar
Femininetercera
Masc pluralterceros
Fem pluralterceras
Examples
.
I live on the third floor of the building.
.
This is the third time I have told you.
.
He came third in the race.
derecha .
The third door on the right is the exit.
mediar .
A third party offered to mediate in the dispute.
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