Meaning
third
In a sentence
Abito al terzo piano, senza ascensore.
I live on the third floor, without an elevator.
Sei arrivato terzo alla gara di ieri?
Did you come third in yesterday's race?
La mia classe è al terzo piano.
My classroom is on the third floor.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| terzo | masculine · singular |
| terza | feminine · singular |
| terzi | masculine · plural |
| terze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'terzo' for ordinal numbers (e.g., 'terzo piano' = third floor). For fractions, use 'un terzo' (one third).
- Agrees in gender/number: 'terzo' (m. sg.), 'terza' (f. sg.), 'terzi' (m. pl.), 'terze' (f. pl.).
- 'Terzo' as 'third-party' is formal; in casual speech, 'esterno' or 'neutrale' may be used instead.