double

• Que consta de dos partes iguales, idénticas o similares; que es dos veces mayor o más intenso.

Consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things; twice as much or as many.

1. Twice as much or manyA2formal

   Consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things.

   doble

   • She ordered a double espresso.
   • The room has double doors leading to the garden.
   • He received double the amount of money he expected.

   Sinónimosdualduplicatepairedtwicetwintwofold

   Antónimossingle

2. Made for twoA2formal

   Designed or intended for two people or things.

   Para dos

   • They booked a double room at the hotel.
   • The bed is a double size.
   • We need a double stroller for the twins.

   Sinónimosdualpairedtwin

   Antónimossingle

3. Having two different uses or rolesB1formal

   Having two different functions, purposes, or meanings.

   doble (con doble función o papel)

   • The sofa serves a double purpose as a bed.
   • He leads a double life as a spy.
   • The word 'bat' has a double meaning.

   Sinónimosdualduplexpairedtwintwofold

   Antónimosexclusivesinglesole

• Adverbio que significa «dos veces» o «de doble manera». Se usa para indicar que algo se hace en grado doble, de forma doble, con cantidad o efecto duplicado. También puede significar «de a dos» o «juntos».

An adverb meaning "twice" or "in two ways." It is used to indicate that something is done to a double degree, in a twofold manner, or with twice the amount or effect. It can also mean "in a pair" or "together."

1. Twice the amount or degreeA2formal

   To a degree or extent that is twice as much.

   doble (cantidad/grado)

   • She paid double for the express shipping.
   • The price of gas has gone up double in the last year.
   • He worked double to finish the project on time.

   Sinónimosdoublytwicetwofold

   Antónimoshalf

2. In a pair or two togetherB1informal

   In a way that involves two things or people together.

   en pareja / de a dos

   • They rode double on the motorcycle.
   • The children sat double on the bench.
   • We can sleep double in the guest room.

   Antónimosaloneindividuallysingly

• Sustantivo que denota algo que es el doble en tamaño, cantidad, valor o fuerza, o una persona o cosa que se parece exactamente a otra.

A noun referring to something that is twice the size, quantity, value, or strength of something else, or a person or thing that looks exactly like another.

1. Twice the amountA2formal

   A number or amount that is twice as much as something else.

   El doble

   • He ordered a double of the usual portion.
   • The price is a double of what it was last year.
   • She paid double for the express shipping.

2. LookalikeB1informal

   A person who looks exactly like another person.

   doble (persona parecida)

   • He is your double; you could be twins.
   • The actor's double performed the dangerous stunts.
   • She met her double at the costume party.

   Sinónimosclonecounterpartdead ringerdoppelgangermirror imageringerspitting imagetwin

3. Sports betB2informalbritish

   A bet on two different events, where both must win for the bet to succeed.

   Doble apuesta

   • He placed a double on the two football matches.
   • Her double paid off when both teams won.
   • The bookmaker offered good odds for the double.

   Sinónimosaccumulatorparlay

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hacer algo dos veces mayor o de volverse dos veces mayor, o también para referirse a duplicar o repetir algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something twice as much or as many, or of becoming twice as much or as many.

1. Increase twofoldA2formal

   To make or become twice as much or as many.

   Duplicar

   • The company doubled its profits this year.
   • She doubled the recipe to feed more guests.
   • The population of the town has doubled in the last decade.

   Sinónimosduplicateredouble

   Antónimoshalve

2. Fold overB1formal

   To bend or fold something so that one part lies on top of another.

   doblar

   • He doubled the blanket and placed it on the chair.
   • She doubled the paper to fit it into the envelope.
   • Double the fabric before cutting it.

   Sinónimosbendcreasefoldpleat

3. Serve in two rolesB2formal

   To have or perform two different functions or roles.

   desempeñar dos funciones

   • The sofa doubles as a bed for guests.
   • She doubles as both the director and the lead actress.
   • This room doubles as a study and a guest room.

   Sinónimosact as

Variantes phrasaldouble overdouble up