How to Say "troy" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “troy” is “troy” — C1 level.
Examples
El precio del oro siempre se calcula por onza troy.
The price of gold is always calculated per troy ounce.
Esta moneda de plata pesa exactamente una onza troy.
This silver coin weighs exactly one troy ounce.
El sistema troy es distinto al sistema de pesos que usamos en la cocina.
The troy system is different from the weight system we use in the kitchen.
A Word That Never Changes
This word is a 'loanword' and doesn't change its ending. Even if you are talking about many ounces ('onzas'), the word 'troy' stays exactly as it is.
Placement After the Noun
Just like most adjectives in Spanish, 'troy' comes after the thing it is describing, such as in 'onza troy' (troy ounce).
Don't confuse it with the city
Mistake: “La ciudad de Troy.”
Correction: La ciudad de Troya.
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