triplo
/ˈtri.plo/
The Italian word for triple is triplo.
triplo can function as an adjective meaning made up of three related elements or as a noun referring to a sequence of three elements. To express the verb meaning to multiply something by three, use the specific verb triplicare.
Meaning: to multiply by three (verb)
Which one should you use?
While triplo is commonly used as an adjective or noun, you should use the verb triplicare if you want to specifically say 'to triple' as an action.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using triplo as an adjective, it must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies: use tripla for feminine singular nouns, tripli for masculine plural nouns and triple for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtri.plo/. The word has 2 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word tripletta is used not only for sports hat-tricks but also to describe a sequence of three wins in a row or a set of three complementary objects.
- To describe a price or value that has tripled, it is more common to say it is al triplo, which translates literally to 'at the triple'.
- In many Italian sports contexts, such as football, if a player achieves a 'triple' or hat-trick, the media might use the term tripletta instead of the adjective triplo to describe the feat.
Examples in context
- Tom vide un triplo arcobaleno.Tom saw a triple rainbow.This sentence shows how to use triplo as an adjective.Tatoeba #3646866 by Guybrush88, translation #1523547 by Spamster
- Devo moltiplicare il valore di partenza per tre.I need to multiply the starting value by three.
- Ho speso tre volte la cifra stimata inizialmente.I spent three times the initially estimated amount.
- Il traffico oggi è triplicato rispetto al solito.The traffic today has tripled compared to usual.
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Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are discussing their business goals.
- FrancescoGiulia, dobbiamo triplo le vendite entro dicembre.Giulia, we need to triple the sales by December.
- GiuliaÈ un obiettivo molto ambizioso, Francesco.It is a very ambitious goal, Francesco.
- FrancescoSì, ma è possibile con il nuovo piano.Yes, but it is possible with the new plan.
- GiuliaAllora iniziamo a lavorare subito.Then let's start working immediately.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry triplo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
