Fractions and multiples (la mitad, el doble)

Multipliers and scores

When talking about video games, you will often discuss scores and multipliers.

The multiplier multiplies the score.
El multiplicador multiplica la puntuación.

Multiples: double and triple

To express "double" or "triple", use el doble and el triple. When followed by a noun, connect them with the preposition de.

The shield would add double the defense.
El escudo sumaría el doble de defensa.
The coin adds triple the points.
La moneda suma el triple de puntos.

Fractions: half, third, and quarter

Fractions work similarly. Use la mitad (half), un tercio (a third), or un cuarto (a quarter). Just like with multiples, use de before the noun.

We advance at half the speed because of the rain.
Avanzamos a la mitad de velocidad por la lluvia.
You only have a third of the defense.
Solo tienes un tercio de la defensa.

Remember that de and the masculine singular article el combine to form del.

I love that we take a quarter of the damage.
Me encanta que recibamos un cuarto del daño.

Game mechanics

These terms are useful for describing how items and attacks affect your stats.

The shield reduces the damage to a third.
El escudo reduce el daño a un tercio.
With the multiplier, the attack does triple the damage.
Con el multiplicador, el ataque hace el triple de daño.

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