A la tercera va la vencida

Third time's the charm

Idioms & Sayings

Notes & Usage:

Said after two failed attempts, expressing hope or confidence that the third try will succeed. Identical to the English expression.

Fallé dos veces el examen, pero a la tercera va la vencida.

I failed the exam twice, but third time's the charm.

—¿Lo intentas otra vez? —Sí, a la tercera va la vencida.

—Are you trying again? —Yes, third time's the charm.

A la tercera va la vencida. Esta vez sí que lo conseguirás.

Third time's the charm. This time you'll definitely get it.

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