triad

BrE /traɪæd/ AmE /traɪæd/

noun en → es

1 GROUP [singular] B2

a group of three people or things that are connected in some way

tríada, grupo de tres personas o cosas

  • a triad of something

Collocations triad of experts · triad of friends

  • The committee is a triad of experts in law, economics, and psychology.

    El comité es una tríada de expertos en derecho, economía y psicología.

2 CRIME [singular] C1

a criminal organization made up of three people who work together to commit crimes

organización criminal de tres personas

  • a triad

Collocations triad gang · triad member

  • The police are investigating a local triad.

    La policía está investigando una tríada local.