twain

BrE /tweɪn/ AmE /tweɪn/

noun en → es

1 NUMBER [singular] B2

the number two; the figure or symbol representing this number

dos, número dos

Collocations twain of something

  • The twain of the equation is two.

    El número dos de la ecuación es dos.

2 RIVER [singular] C1

the confluence or junction of two rivers; a place where this occurs

confluencia, lugar donde confluyen ríos

Collocations twain of rivers

  • The twain of the two rivers is a beautiful sight.

    La confluencia de los dos ríos es un espectáculo hermoso.

3 MARK [singular] C1

a mark or line indicating the level of water in a river, well, etc.

marca, línea indicativa del nivel de agua

Collocations twain on a river

  • The twain marked the high water level.

    La marca indicó el nivel alto del agua.

4 POETRY [singular] C1

a line of poetry; a verse or stanza in a poem

verso, línea poética

Collocations twain of poetry

  • The poet wrote a twain about the river.

    El poeta escribió un verso sobre el río.

5 PHRASE [singular] C1

the phrase 'never the twain shall meet' meaning that two things or people will never come together or agree

nunca se encontrarán las dos cosas o personas

Collocations never the twain shall meet

  • 'Never the twain shall meet' is a famous phrase.

    'Nunca se encontrarán las dos cosas o personas' es una frase famosa.