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triple

/tree-pleh/

triple

Three identical small woven baskets, each filled with the same number of bright red apples, sitting side-by-side on a simple surface.

Visualizing 'triple' as three times the amount.

triple(adjective)

m/fA2

triple

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three times the amount

,

threefold

?

as in a threefold increase

📝 In Action

Necesitamos el triple de ingredientes para hacer la tarta grande.

A2

We need triple the ingredients to make the big cake.

El costo de la nueva máquina es el triple del modelo anterior.

B1

The cost of the new machine is three times that of the previous model.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tres veces (three times)
  • triplicado (tripled)

Common Collocations

  • el triple de – triple the amount of
  • triple amenaza – triple threat

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'triple' as a Multiplier

When 'triple' is used to mean 'three times the amount of something,' it usually follows the pattern 'el triple de X' (triple the X).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Confusion

Mistake: "Using 'tripla' for feminine nouns."

Correction: The adjective 'triple' is usually invariable (it doesn't change based on the gender of the noun it describes), so use 'triple' for both masculine and feminine things.

A bright orange basketball descending cleanly and perfectly through the white net of a basketball hoop.

Visualizing 'triple' as a basketball three-pointer shot.

triple(noun)

mB1

three-pointer

?

basketball shot

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triple

?

baseball hit

📝 In Action

El jugador anotó un triple justo antes de que sonara la bocina.

B1

The player scored a three-pointer right before the buzzer sounded.

Conectó un triple y puso la carrera del empate en tercera base.

B2

He hit a triple and put the tying run on third base.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tiro de tres (three-point shot)

Common Collocations

  • hacer un triple – to make a three-pointer
  • conectar un triple – to hit a triple (baseball)

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Rule

When used as a noun for a sports play, 'triple' is masculine: 'el triple'. You must use the masculine article with it.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context is Key

In Latin America, if you hear 'triple' in sports news, it usually means a baseball hit. In Spain, it almost always refers to a three-point basketball shot.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: triple

Question 1 of 2

¿Cuál es la traducción más precisa de 'El equipo logró el triple de ventas este mes'?

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Word Family

tres(three) - number
triplicar(to triple (verb)) - verb
doble(double) - adjective/noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'triple' change form for feminine nouns?

Generally, no. When 'triple' is used as an adjective (like 'el triple costo'), it is considered invariable and stays the same regardless of the gender of the thing it describes. You use 'triple' for both masculine and feminine words.

How do I know if 'triple' refers to baseball or basketball?

The context usually makes it clear! If the conversation involves bases, batting, or runs, it's baseball. If it involves hoops, courts, or points, it's basketball.