What does "tercio" mean in English?

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Spanish

tercio

English

third

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Alternative translations of "tercio"

third part
thirds

Examples of how to use "tercio" in Spanish

Spanish
Gastó un tercio de su sueldo.
English
He spent a third of his salary.
Spanish
Comimos un tercio de la tarta.
English
We ate a third of the cake.
Spanish
Un tercio de los alumnos llegó.
English
One third of the students arrived.
Spanish
El tercio atacó al enemigo.
English
The third attacked the enemy.
Spanish
La tercia de amigos llegó temprano.
English
The group of three friends arrived early.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "tercio" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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Gastó un tercio de su sueldo.

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