gemelas
“gemelas” means “female twins” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
female twins
Also: identical twins
📝 In Action
Mis tías son gemelas y es difícil distinguirlas.
A1My aunts are twins and it is hard to tell them apart.
Las gemelas celebran su cumpleaños hoy.
A1The twins are celebrating their birthday today.
twin
Also: matching
📝 In Action
Nueva York era famosa por las Torres Gemelas.
A2New York was famous for the Twin Towers.
Compramos dos camas gemelas para la habitación.
B1We bought two twin beds for the room.
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Quick Quiz: gemelas
Question 1 of 2
If you are talking about two identical sisters, which word should you use?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'gemellus', which is a cute way of saying 'geminus' (double or twin).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'gemelas' and 'mellizas'?
Generally, 'gemelas' refers to identical twins (from the same egg), while 'mellizas' refers to fraternal twins (from two different eggs). However, in some countries, people use them interchangeably.
Can 'gemelas' refer to a boy and a girl?
No. In Spanish, if a group has even one male, you must use the masculine form 'gemelos'.