triple
“triple” means “triple” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
triple, threefold
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Necesitamos el triple de ingredientes para hacer la tarta grande.
A2We need triple the ingredients to make the big cake.
El costo de la nueva máquina es el triple del modelo anterior.
B1The cost of the new machine is three times that of the previous model.
three-pointer, triple
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El jugador anotó un triple justo antes de que sonara la bocina.
B1The player scored a three-pointer right before the buzzer sounded.
Conectó un triple y puso la carrera del empate en tercera base.
B2He hit a triple and put the tying run on third base.
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¿Cuál es la traducción más precisa de 'El equipo logró el triple de ventas este mes'?
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The word comes directly from the Latin *triplus*, which itself is built from *tres* (three) and the suffix *-plus* (meaning folded or multiplied). It has been used in Spanish since the Middle Ages to describe anything that involves three times the amount.
First recorded: 15th century
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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.