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gemelos

heh-MEH-lohsxeˈmelos

twins

Also: twin brothers
NounmA1
Two identical-looking young children, a boy and a girl, smiling and holding hands while wearing matching outfits.

📝 In Action

Mi hermana acaba de dar a luz a gemelos idénticos.

A2

My sister just gave birth to identical twins.

Los gemelos tienen la misma sonrisa, es increíble.

A1

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

cufflinks

Also: studs
NounmB2
A close-up view of a pair of shiny silver circular cufflinks fastened through the wrist cuff of a crisp white dress shirt.

📝 In Action

Perdí uno de mis gemelos favoritos antes de la reunión.

B2

I lost one of my favorite cufflinks before the meeting.

Ese traje necesita una camisa con puños para usar gemelos.

B2

That suit needs a shirt with French cuffs to wear cufflinks.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • mancuernas (cufflinks (less common in this context))

Common Collocations

  • par de gemelos – pair of cufflinks
  • gemelos de plata – silver cufflinks

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "gemelos" in Spanish:

cufflinks→studs→twin brothers→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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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin word *gemellus*, which is a diminutive form of *geminus*, meaning 'twin' or 'double'. This origin explains both meanings: a pair of siblings born together, and a pair of matching shirt fasteners.

First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: gémeosItalian: gemelli

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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).