Portuguese · Numbers & Time
Três
[/tɾeʃ/]
Three
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The cardinal number three.
Número cardinal três.
Example
Preciso de três ingressos.
I need three tickets.
Etymology
The term 'três' comes from the Latin 'Tres', which similarly means three. Over time, the pronunciation and spelling have adapted to fit the phonetic patterns of Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
This numeral is widely used in both spoken and written forms, suitable for both formal and informal contexts, with no significant regional variations.