gemelo
twin
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/xeˈme.lo/
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Cultural Note
In Spanish, 'gemelos' refers to identical twins, while 'mellizos' refers to fraternal twins — a distinction not always made in English. 'Gemelo' also means 'cufflink' and refers to the calf muscle ('gemelo'), showing the word's versatility.
📝 Example Sentences
Mi hermano y yo somos gemelos idénticos.
My brother and I are identical twins.
Las gemelas se visten igual todos los días.
The twin girls dress alike every day.