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gemelo

twin

noun adjective heh-MEH-loh Rare
People & Society Family

Origin: From Latin 'gemellus' (twin).

Also means

cufflink

Usage Note

Gemelo means an identical twin (as opposed to mellizo, a fraternal twin). In the plural, gemelos also means binoculars or, in formal dress, cufflinks. As an adjective it describes things that are identical: torres gemelas ('twin towers'). The feminine is gemela.

Examples

"Mi hermano tiene dos hijos gemelos."

Natural Translation

My brother has twin sons.

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