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tres

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Noun — A three-stringed (or, in some variants, six- or nine-stringed) guitar-like instrument used in Cuban and Puerto Rican music.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish tres, "three" — a doublet of English three and trey.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tres” mean?

The word “tres” means a three-stringed (or, in some variants, six- or nine-stringed) guitar-like instrument used in Cuban and Puerto Rican music. In plain terms, a small stringed instrument, similar to a guitar, central to traditional Cuban music like son.

How do you use “tres” in a sentence?

Here is “tres” used in a sentence: “The band's sound was anchored by the bright, ringing tone of a tres.”

What part of speech is “tres”?

“Tres” is a noun.

Where does the word “tres” come from?

The word “tres” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish tres, "three" — a doublet of English three and trey.

Is “tres” a common word?

“Tres” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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