tercio
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el tercio(
tehr
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syoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (fraction)
a. third
El ganador será quien obtenga al menos dos tercios del total de votos.The winner will be the one with at least two thirds of the total votes.
2. (military)
a. regiment
En el desfile militar vimos marchar a los legionarios del segundo tercio.At the military parade we saw the second regiment legionaries marching.
4. (beverage)
a. bottle of beer
Te tomas una copa de vino? - No gracias, prefiero un tercio.Would you like a glass of wine? - No thanks, I'd rather have a bottle of beer.
5. (slang) (man) (Dominican Republic) (Venezuela)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in the Dominican Republic
Regionalism used in Venezuela
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