How to Say "double" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “double” is “doble” — use 'doble' when referring to something that is twice the quantity, size, or intensity of something else..
doble
/DOH-bleh//ˈdoβle/
Examples
Necesito una dosis doble de paciencia para entender esto.
I need a double dose of patience to understand this.
El costo del billete es doble para los no residentes.
The ticket cost is double for non-residents.
Hicimos un esfuerzo doble para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
We made a two-fold effort to finish the project on time.
Adjective Agreement
Unlike most Spanish adjectives that change based on gender (o/a), 'doble' stays the same whether the noun is masculine or feminine (el doble esfuerzo, la doble porción).
matrimonial
/mah-tree-moh-nee-ahl//matɾimoˈnjal/
Examples
He reservado una habitación con una cama matrimonial.
I have booked a room with a double bed.
Ellos están tratando de resolver sus problemas matrimoniales.
They are trying to resolve their marital problems.
El contrato matrimonial define cómo se reparten los bienes.
The marriage contract defines how assets are divided.
The 'One-Size-Fits-All' Ending
This word is neutral, meaning it doesn't change its ending for masculine or feminine nouns. You say 'el problema matrimonial' and 'la cama matrimonial' using the exact same form.
Word Order
In Spanish, describing words usually follow the thing they describe. So, instead of saying 'marital problems,' you say 'problemas matrimoniales'.
Avoid 'Matrimonila'
Mistake: “La relación matrimonila.”
Correction: La relación matrimonial. Words ending in 'l' in Spanish don't add an 'a' to become feminine; they stay the same.
Doble vs. Matrimonial Bed
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