How to Say "three-pointer" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “three-pointer” is “triple” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
basketball shot
Examples
El jugador anotó un triple justo antes de que sonara la bocina.
The player scored a three-pointer right before the buzzer sounded.
Conectó un triple y puso la carrera del empate en tercera base.
He hit a triple and put the tying run on third base.
Gender Rule
When used as a noun for a sports play, 'triple' is masculine: 'el triple'. You must use the masculine article with it.
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