dobrar
- (transitive) to double, multiply by two
- (transitive) to fold, bend over
- (transitive) to increase, make larger
- (transitive) to subdue, overcome, bring under control
- (Portugal, transitive) to dub (replace a soundtrack with a synchronized translation)
- (Brazil, intransitive) to turn (left or right)
- (reflexive) to bend (to become curved)
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/doˈbɾa(ʁ)/
Etymology
In summary
From Late Latin dūplāre, from Latin dūplus. Compare Spanish doblar, French doubler, Italian doppiare. Doublet of dublar.
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