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    Gemela (en. Twin)

    /xeˈme.la/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person born at the same time as another, forming part of a pair of twins.
    Ana's twin is named Marta.
    La gemela de Ana se llama Marta.
    A thing that is the same or very similar to another.
    The car I bought has a twin in the shop.
    El coche que compré tiene una gemela en el taller.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gemella', diminutive of 'geminus', meaning 'twin'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    identical twins
    Twins who are physically identical.
    gemelas idénticas
    fraternal twins
    Twins who are not identical.
    gemelas fraternas
    to be like two peas in a pod
    To be very similar or the same as someone.
    ser como dos gotas de agua

    Related Words

    twin
    Male equivalent of twin, brother of a twin.
    gemelo
    fraternal twin
    A twin that is not identical.
    melliza
    twin
    English word that means twin.
    twin

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to someone who resembles another person closely.
    That girl is your twin; they look like two peas in a pod.
    Esa chica es tu gemela, parecen dos gotas de agua.
    Used to describe a very close relationship between two friends or partners.
    They are so close that they are like twins.
    Son tan unidos que son como gemelas.