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dual

dual

adjective doo-AHL Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Origin: From Latin dualis (containing two), from duo (two)

Also means

two-sided

Usage Note

Dual is used in Spanish in technical, linguistic, and general contexts — formación profesional dual is the German-inspired apprenticeship system combining workplace and classroom training. In linguistics, a número dual refers to grammatical number marking for exactly two. The word is invariable for gender: sistema dual, naturaleza dual.

Examples

"El sistema dual combina estudio y trabajo."

Natural Translation

The dual system combines study and work.

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