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    Doblar (en. Fold)

    /do'βlar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To fold or make something take on a curved shape.
    I need to fold the paper in half.
    Necesito doblar la hoja por la mitad.
    To increase the quantity or value of something.
    The company has decided to double its investment.
    La empresa ha decidido doblar su inversión.
    To change direction on a road.
    You must turn left at the next corner.
    Debes doblar a la izquierda en la próxima esquina.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'duplicāre', which means 'to make double'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to double over with laughter
    To laugh a lot.
    doblarse de risa
    to raise the stakes
    To increase the risk by betting more.
    doblar la apuesta
    to drink heavily
    To drink alcohol excessively.
    doblar el codo

    Related Words

    voiceover
    Process of dubbing dialogues in films.
    doblaje
    voice actor
    Person who does the voice dubbing.
    doblador

    Slang Meanings

    To turn the corner
    When you get to the store, just turn the corner and I will be there.
    Cuando llegues a la tienda, solo dobla la esquina y estaré allí.
    To fold the line
    In the game, you must learn to fold the line to win.
    En el juego, debes aprender a doblar la línea para ganar.