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dúo

duo

noun DOO-oh Rare

Origin: From Latin duo, 'two'.

Also means

duet

Usage Note

Dúo refers to a pair of performers or any two-person combination — actuar en dúo means 'to perform as a duo'. The written accent marks the stressed u, keeping the two vowels in separate syllables. Used in music, comedy, and sports contexts.

Examples

"El dúo actuó ante miles de personas."

Natural Translation

The duo performed in front of thousands of people.

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