Doble (en. Double)

/ˈdo.βle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That is double something in quantity or size.

The car has a double space for passengers.

El coche tiene un doble espacio para pasajeros.

That consists of two parts or elements.

It is a double-sided file.

Es un archivo de doble cara.

That appears in two forms or variants.

This type of problem requires a double solution.

Este tipo de problema requiere una solución doble.

From Latin 'duplex', which means 'twice' or 'double'.

double meaning

An expression or phrase that has two meanings, one explicit and one implicit.

doble sentido

double life

When a person leads two lifestyles or behaves differently depending on the context.

doble vida

double click

The action of clicking twice in quick succession on a pointing device.

doble clic

duplicate

To increase something to double its amount.

duplicar

duplex

Referring to something that is double in quantity or size.

duplo

To do something in an exaggerated or intense manner.

You went to the party and got double euphoric.

Te fuiste a la fiesta y te pusiste doble de eufórico.

Something that turns out to be a lie or untrustworthy.

What he said about his job is pure double talk.

Lo que dijo sobre su trabajo es puro doble.