Trece (en. Thirteen)

/ˈtɾeθe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Number 13 in the sequence of numbers.
In Roman numerals, thirteen would be written as XIII.
En la numeración romana, trece se escribiría como XIII.
Quantity equivalent to thirteen units.
I bought thirteen apples at the market.
Compré trece manzanas en el mercado.

Etymology

From Latin 'tredecim', meaning 'three plus ten'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at thirteen
Reference to something that is standard or usual.
a trece
thirteen days
Period of time equivalent to thirteen days.
trece días

Related Words

fourteen
Natural number that follows thirteen.
catorce
twelve
Natural number that precedes thirteen.
doce
ten
Natural number that precedes twelve.
diez

Slang Meanings

Thirteen as a symbol of bad luck.
I don't want to let a thirteen slip by today.
No quiero que se me pase un trece hoy.
Thirteen in gambling as a lucky number.
I bet on thirteen and won.
Apuesté en el trece y gané.