This phrase literally translates to 'the third one is the charmed.' It is used to express the belief that the third attempt at doing something will be successful, after two unsuccessful attempts. Similar to the English saying 'third time's the charm.'
Examples
- Spanish: He fallado dos veces al intentar hacer una tarta, pero la tercera es la vencida.
- English: I've failed twice at trying to make a cake, but third time's the charm.