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"Doble" is a form of "doble", an adjective which is often translated as "double". "Dobla" is a form of "dobla", a noun which is often translated as "dobla". Learn more about the difference between "doble" and "dobla" below.
doble(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (quantity)
b. dual
Tienen doble nacionalidad porque sus padres son de dos países distintos.They have dual nationality because their parents are from two different countries.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
4. (quantity)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
5. (quantity)
a. twice as much
Estoy comiendo doble ahora que estoy embarazada.I am eating twice as much now that I am pregnant.
b. double
No sé si es el cansancio o mis lentes, pero veo doble.I don't know if it's fatigue or my glasses, but I am seeing double.
la dobla(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (currency)
a. dobla
La dobla fue acuñada en Castilla en la Edad Media.The dobla was issued in Castile in the Middle Ages.
