Spanish Conversation · Level 15
87 words
Spanish word
doble
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdoβle/
Meaning
- adjectivedouble
Example
Quiero una porción doble, por favor.
I want a double portion, please.
More examples
La habitación tiene una cama doble disponible.
The room has a double bed available.
Core concept
A quantity equal to two times a reference amount.
Common phrases
cama doble
double bed
turno doble
double shift
doble sentido
double meaning
Similar words
duplicado: Exactly twice the original amount or number.
Definition in Spanish
Que equivale a dos veces la cantidad, la medida o la intensidad de otra cosa.
Word origin
It comes from Latin duplus 'twofold' via Vulgar Latin and preserves the sense of being twofold.
Usage tips
- To express twice the amount, Spanish normally uses el doble de + noun, while dos + noun usually means two separate items.