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"Trece" is an adjective which is often translated as "thirteen", and "son las tres" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's three o'clock". Learn more about the difference between "trece" and "son las tres" below.
trece(
treh
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seh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (number)
b. thirteenth (in dates)
El viernes trece se considera un día de mala suerte en algunos países.Friday the thirteenth is considered an unlucky day in some countries.
son las tres(
sohn
lahs
trehs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. it's three o'clock
Son las tres y acabamos de almorzar. ¿Qué tal una siestecita ahora?It's three o'clock and we've just finished lunch. What about a little siesta now?
