Doblemente (en. Doubly)
/do.ble.ˈmen.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something is done twice or is duplicated.
The effort was doubly rewarded.
El esfuerzo se vio doblamente recompensado.
Denotes that an action or state is more intense or significant due to its duplicity.
She was doubly excited about the event.
Ella estaba dobmente entusiasmada por el evento.
Refers to an action that affects a person or situation in a double manner.
The news reached her doubly, on one hand from a friend and on the other through social media.
La noticia le llegó doblemente, por un lado por un amigo y por otro por las redes sociales.
Etymology
From the adjective 'double' with the suffix '-ly' indicating manner.
Common Phrases and Expressions
doubly blessed
Refers to someone who has received multiple blessings or favors.
doblemente bendecido
doubly secure
Indicates that something is secure in two aspects or in two ways.
doblemente seguro
doubly valid
Refers to something that has validity in two contexts or situations.
doblemente válido
Related Words
double
Having double the quantity or size.
doble
duplicate
To do something twice or increase it to double.
duplicar
duplicated
A copy or replica of something.
duplicado
Slang Meanings
Emotionally attached to something or someone in an intense manner.
He is doubly hooked on that series.
Está doblemente enganchado a esa serie.
Describing an effort or work that has been increased or improved.
She had a doubly high performance on the exam.
Ella dio un rendimiento doblemente alto en el examen.