three

[/θriː/]
adjective/noun/numeral
três
1. The number 3; one more than two
I have three apples in my bag.
Tenho três maçãs na minha bolsa.
2. A group or set of three people or things
The three of us went to the movies.
Os três de nós fomos ao cinema.
3. The numeral or symbol representing this number (3)
Write down the number three.
Escreva o número três.
In Brazilian culture, 'três' is significant in various contexts: Carnival celebrations often feature 'escolas de samba' (samba schools) with hierarchical structures, football/soccer uses three as a defensive formation, and 'três' appears in popular expressions. In American culture, the number three holds symbolic importance in storytelling (three wishes, three acts), sports (three-pointer in basketball), and religious contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
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Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
três
Standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
três
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; no significant regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
três
Standard usage; sometimes part of carnival references like 'escola de samba' with three-part rhythms
São Paulo
três
Standard usage; common in business and formal contexts

Related Words

three-foldtrianglethirdtrebletrinity

Related Idioms & Phrases

three's a crowd
third time's the charm
rule of three
three sheets to the wind
give someone three cheers
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