/teɾˈθeɾo/ ES
/teɾˈseɾo/ MX
Translation
third
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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
Examples
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I live on the third floor of the building.
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This is the third time I have told you.
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He came third in the race.
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The third door on the right is the exit.
mediar .
A third party offered to mediate in the dispute.
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This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 10: tercero, cinta, encargar and 7 more words.