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    Dobló (en. Folded)

    /do'βlo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of changing direction or shape.
    I turn the corner to get there faster.
    Yo dobló la esquina para llegar más rápido.
    Action of making a fold in an object.
    She folded the paper to make a letter.
    Ella dobló la hoja para hacer una carta.
    Action of modifying something to take up less space.
    He folded the clothes before putting them away.
    Él dobló la ropa antes de guardarla.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'duplāre', which means to multiply by two.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to double the bet
    Increase the risk in a situation.
    doblar la apuesta
    to turn the corner
    Change direction on a path.
    doblar la esquina
    to kneel
    Face a situation with humility.
    doblar rodillas
    to double over with laughter
    Laughing a lot and hard.
    doblarse de risa

    Related Words

    double
    The state of being folded.
    doblez
    hem
    A fold made at the edge of a fabric.
    dobladillo

    Slang Meanings

    When you find yourself in a complicated situation.
    I’m in a bind with this exam.
    Estoy en un dobló con este examen.
    Referring to an unexpected twist.
    The movie had an incredible twist that I didn’t see coming.
    La película tuvo un dobló increíble que no vi venir.