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3 in Portuguese: Complete Guide with Pronunciation

3 in Portuguese = três

The number 3 in Portuguese is "três" pronounced "trehsh" with stress on the single syllable and a circumflex accent.

Quick Answer

NumberPortuguesePronunciation
3trêstrehsh

Pronunciation

Três:

  • One syllable: "trehsh"
  • The "ê" (circumflex) makes closed "e"
  • Final "s" = "sh" sound in Brazilian
  • Final "s" = "sh" sound in European too

Practical Usage

Counting: ...dois, três, quatro... Prices: R$3 = três reais Times: 3:00 = três horas

Common Phrases

três vezes: Three times terceiro/terceira: Third (ordinal)

Quick Takeaways

  • 3 = três with circumflex
  • Pronounced "trehsh"
  • Final "s" = "sh" sound
  • Terceiro = third

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