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dúo

DOO-ohˈdu.o

“dúo” means “duo” in Spanish (a pair of people or things working together).

duo, duet

Also: pair
NounmA2
General
Two musicians playing instruments together in harmony.

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Ellos forman un dúo musical increíble.

A1

They form an incredible musical duo.

El dúo de violín y piano tocó durante dos horas.

B1

The violin and piano duet played for two hours.

Batman y Robin son conocidos como el dúo dinámico.

B2

Batman and Robin are known as the dynamic duo.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • dueto (duet)
  • pareja (pair/couple)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • dúo dinámico – dynamic duo
  • cantar a dúo – to sing as a duet
  • formar un dúo – to form a duo

Idioms & Expressions

  • hacer un buen dúo – to work very well together as a pair

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "dúo" in Spanish:

duet→duo→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: dúo

Question 1 of 3

If two sisters are singing together, how would you refer to them?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
dual(dual) — Adjective
dualidad(duality) — Noun
dueto(duet) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
actuósituófluyó
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'duo', meaning 'two'. It passed into music terminology to describe compositions for two voices or instruments.

First recorded: 18th century (in a musical context)

Cognates (Related words)

English: duoItalian: duo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'dúo' and 'dueto'?

'Dúo' is more versatile and can be used for any partnership (sports, music, work). 'Dueto' is almost exclusively used for musical compositions or singers.

Is 'dúo' always for people?

Usually, yes. It refers to two entities acting as one unit. For inanimate objects, 'par' (pair) is the standard word.

How do I make 'dúo' plural?

Simply add an 's' to the end: 'los dúos'.