gemela
“gemela” means “twin” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
twin
Also: identical twin
📝 In Action
Tengo una hermana gemela y mucha gente nos confunde.
A1I have a twin sister and many people confuse us.
Ella es la gemela de María.
A1She is Maria's twin.
identical, twin
📝 In Action
Las dos ciudades tienen torres gemelas en el centro.
B1The two cities have twin towers in the center.
Compré dos sillas gemelas para el comedor.
A2I bought two identical chairs for the dining room.
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Words that translate to "gemela" in Spanish:
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'gemellus', which is a cute/diminutive way of saying 'geminus', meaning 'double' or 'born at the same time'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'gemela' always mean identical?
Technically yes, it refers to siblings from the same egg. However, in casual conversation, some people use it for any twin sister. If you want to be precise about fraternal twins, use 'melliza'.
Why is 'alma gemela' feminine if I am a man?
The adjective 'gemela' matches the noun 'alma' (soul), which is a feminine word. In Spanish, adjectives match the noun they describe, not the person speaking.