gemelos

heh-MEH-lohs

nounmA1

twins?siblings born together (can be used for mixed gender or all male)

Also:twin brothers?specifically male twins

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Mi hermana acaba de dar a luz a gemelos idénticos.

My sister just gave birth to identical twins.

Los gemelos tienen la misma sonrisa, es increíble.

The twins have the same smile, it's incredible.

Word Connections

Synonyms

mellizos (non-identical twins)

Common Collocations

gemelos idénticos – identical twins
nacer gemelos – to be born twins

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Nouns

Even if the pair consists of a boy and a girl, Spanish often defaults to the masculine plural form, 'gemelos,' unless both children are female (in which case you use 'gemelas').

⭐ Usage Tips

Gemelos vs. Mellizos

In many Spanish-speaking regions, 'gemelos' implies identical twins, while 'mellizos' implies non-identical twins. However, 'gemelos' is often used as the general term for any set of twins.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: gemelos

Question 1 of 2

If you hear, 'Compré unos gemelos muy bonitos para mi camisa,' what is being discussed?

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Word Family

gemelo(male twin / cufflink (singular)) - noun

gemela(female twin) - noun

gemelar(twin-related) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Can 'gemelos' refer to binoculars or opera glasses?

Yes, in some regions, 'gemelos' can also be used to mean 'binoculars' or 'opera glasses' because they are a pair of identical tubes used together. However, 'binoculares' is the more standard term.

What is the singular form of 'gemelos'?

The singular form is 'gemelo' (masculine) or 'gemela' (feminine). You would use the singular if you were talking about one twin: 'Él es mi gemelo' (He is my twin).