twin

S2 W2

BrE /twɪn/ AmE /twɪn/

noun / adjective en → es

1 PERSON [singular] A2

one of two children or people born at the same time from the same mother and father

gemelo, hermano/a de gemelos

Collocations twin brother/sister

  • She has a twin sister.

    Ella tiene una hermana gemela.

2 THING [singular] B1

one of two similar things that are made or used together, especially when they look the same and fit each other exactly

pareja, conjunto

Collocations twin bed

  • We bought a twin set of curtains.

    Compramos un conjunto de cortinas.

3 NUMBER [singular] B1

the number two; the figure or symbol used to represent this number (2)

dos, número dos

Collocations twin figures

  • The twin numbers 2 and 4 are both even.

    Los números dobles 2 y 4 son ambos pares.

4 MATCH [intransitive] B2

to be the same or similar to something else; to match exactly

coincidir, coincidir con

Collocations twin with

  • Her style twins with the latest fashion trends.

    Su estilo coincide con las últimas tendencias de moda.

5 PAIR [transitive] B2

to make or form a pair of things that are similar and fit each other exactly

formar un par, hacer coincidir

Collocations twin with

  • The two paintings twin beautifully.

    Las dos pinturas forman un par hermoso.

6 SIMILAR [adjective] B2

similar to or the same as something else; matching exactly

parecido, similar a

Collocations twin cities

  • The twin cities of Detroit and Windsor are separated by the river.

    Las ciudades gemelas de Detroit y Windsor están separadas por el río.

7 IDENTICAL [adjective] C1

exactly the same as another person or thing; not able to be distinguished from that person or thing

idéntico, igual a

Collocations identical twins

  • The identical twins were dressed in exactly the same way.

    Los gemelos idénticos estaban vestidos de la misma manera.

8 MATCH [intransitive] C1

to be similar to or match something else exactly; to fit together perfectly

coincidir, coincidir con

Collocations twin with

  • The design twins perfectly with the existing decor.

    El diseño coincide perfectamente con la decoración existente.