doblado
“doblado” means “folded” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
folded, bent
Also: crooked
📝 In Action
La ropa limpia ya está doblada en el armario.
A2The clean clothes are already folded in the closet.
El tenedor está doblado y no se puede usar.
A2The fork is bent and cannot be used.
Ten cuidado con ese papel doblado por la mitad.
B1Be careful with 그at paper folded in half.
dubbed

📝 In Action
Prefiero las películas en versión original, no me gustan los films doblados.
B1I prefer movies in the original version; I don't like dubbed films.
Ese actor de voz es famoso por haber doblado a muchos personajes.
B2That voice actor is famous for having dubbed many characters.
El anime está doblado al español de España.
B1The anime is dubbed in Spanish from Spain.
folded, turned, doubled

📝 In Action
He doblado el mapa para que quepa en el bolsillo.
A2I have folded the map so it fits in the pocket.
Hemos doblado la esquina con cuidado.
B1We have turned the corner carefully.
La empresa ha doblado sus beneficios este año.
B2The company has doubled its profits this year.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: doblado
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If you are watching a movie in Spanish that was originally filmed in English, the movie is...
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'duplicare', which means 'to double' or 'to repeat'. Over time, this grew to include the idea of folding something over itself.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'doblado' always mean something is broken or bent?
Not necessarily! It can mean 'neatly folded' (like a shirt) or simply that a movie has new voices added (dubbed).
What is the difference between 'doblado' and 'doble'?
'Doblado' is an adjective describing a state (folded/bent), while 'doble' usually means 'twice the amount' (a double portion).
Can I use 'doblado' for a person who is very tired?
In some informal contexts, yes! 'Estoy doblado' can mean 'I am exhausted' or 'I am beat', as if you are physically collapsing.


