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el

masculine

/ˈtɾio/

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Translation

trio

Word origin

From Italian trio, based on Latin tres ('three'), influenced by the pattern of duo. First used of a piece of music for three performers.

Origin
Italian
Root
trio
English cognates
trio, triple

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraltríos

Examples

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The trio played jazz all night long.

Formaban inseparable .

They formed an inseparable trio at university.

¡ buen guitarristas!

What a great trio of guitarists!

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The string trio rehearses in the music room.

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The three friends are a trio that always wins.

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This word is part of lesson 87.