Doblado (en. Bent)

/doˈβlaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A figure or part of something that has been bent.
The paper is bent in several sections.
El papel está doblado en varias secciones.
A person surprised or deceived by something.
He feels bent by the lies they told him.
Se siente doblado por las mentiras que le dijeron.
adjective
That has undergone a change of direction or shape.
The road was bent by the rain.
El camino estaba doblado por la lluvia.

Etymology

From the verb 'doblar', which comes from the Latin 'duplicare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

doubled over with laughter
Extremely funny.
doblado de risa
to be bent
To be in a compromising or difficult situation.
estar doblado
to raise the stakes
To increase the risk in a situation.
doblar la apuesta

Related Words

to bend
Action of making something curve or fold.
doblar
hem
The part of the fabric that has been folded and sewn.
dobladillo
double
Having two units or parts.
doble

Slang Meanings

To be under the influence of drugs.
After smoking, he feels completely bent.
Después de fumar, se siente completamente doblado.
To feel deceived or surprised.
I was bent when I found out the truth.
Quedé doblado cuando supe la verdad.