Spanish · Numbers & Time
Tres
Three
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Definition
The number three.
Example
Tengo tres hijos.
I have three children.
Etymology
The word 'tres' originates from the Latin 'tres', which also means three. It has retained a similar form and meaning through the evolution of Romance languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tres' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, spoken or written, throughout all Spanish-speaking regions. It is fundamental in counting and mathematics.