dobrar

Portuguese

/duˈβɾaɾ/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to double, to multiply by two
  • (transitive) to fold, to bend over
  • (transitive) to increase, to make larger
  • (transitive) to subdue, to overcome, to bring under control
  • (Portugal) to dub replace a soundtrack with a synchronized translation

Etymology

Inherited from Latin dūplāre, dūplus (double).

Origin

Latin

dūplus

Gloss

double

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