tris
/ˈtris/
The English phrase 'trifecta' can be translated into Italian as tris.
The word tris is used to describe a set of three related things, much like the English word 'trifecta'.
Meaning: set of three related things (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtris/
Did you know?
- In Italy, the game known in English as 'Tic-Tac-Toe' is simply called tris.
- Italian menus often feature a tris di antipasti, which is a platter containing three different appetizers.
- The word tris is an alternation of the Latin word ter, meaning 'thrice', which was influenced by the pattern of the Italian word bis, meaning 'twice'.
Examples in context
- La sua tripletta è stata davvero eccezionaleHis/her trifecta was truly exceptional
- Ha ottenuto un tris di vittorie questa settimana.He achieved a trifecta of victories this week.
- Il tris di eventi ha rovinato i nostri piani.The trifecta of events ruined our plans.
- Un tris di complimenti è arrivato dal capo.A trifecta of compliments came from the boss.
Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are discussing a series of coincidences at work.
- MatteoÈ stato un vero tris di sfortuna oggi.It was a real trifecta of bad luck today.
- SofiaSì, Matteo, è stata una giornata terribile.Yes, Matteo, it was a terrible day.
- MatteoSperiamo che il tris di problemi sia finito.Let's hope the trifecta of problems is over.
- SofiaLo spero davvero anche io.I really hope so too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tris, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tris, CC BY-SA 4.0.
