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"Twin" in Spanish: gemelo / gemela
el gemelo / la gemela
A twin is el gemelo or la gemela (heh-MEH-loh / heh-MEH-lah). Match the ending to the person's gender. Identical twins are often gemelos idénticos.
How to pronounce gemela: audio and sound guideFamily facts
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How to pronounce gemelo / gemela
Say it
heh-MEH-loh
/xeˈme.lo/
Say heh-MEH-loh. Stress MEH. Soft g before e.
"Twin" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el gemelo | twin (male) Masculine singular. | Masculine singular. |
| la gemela | twin (female) Feminine singular. | Feminine singular. |
| los gemelos | twins A twin pair, or twin brothers. | A twin pair, or twin brothers. |
| mi gemelo | my twin brother Possessive for a male twin. | Possessive for a male twin. |
How to use gemelo / gemela in real life
- 1Family facts
Mi hermana es mi gemela.
My sister is my twin.
Gemela marks a female twin.
- 2School talk
Los gemelos estudian juntos.
The twins study together.
Plural gemelos for the pair.
- 3Introducing
Este es mi gemelo, Mateo.
This is my twin, Mateo.
Intro with gemelo.
Mistakes English speakers make with gemelo / gemela
Incorrect: Ella es mi gemelo.
Correct: Ella es mi gemela.
Use gemela for a woman or girl. Gemelo is masculine.
Incorrect: Somos twins.
Correct: Somos gemelos.
Say gemelos in Spanish.
Good to know
Good to knowGemelo and gemela are the standard Latin American words. Some regions also know mellizo for a fraternal twin, but gemelo is widely understood.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Looking at a family photo
ChatPal
¿Quién es tu gemelo en la foto?
Who is your twin in the photo?
You
El de la izquierda es mi gemelo.
The one on the left is my twin.
ChatPal
Se parecen mucho.
You look a lot alike.
You
Sí, desde niños.
Yes, since we were kids.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Twin" in Spanish
How do gender forms work for twin?
El gemelo for a male, la gemela for a female.
How do I say twins?
Los gemelos. Twin sisters can be las gemelas.
How do I say my twin sister?
Mi gemela.
Is mellizo the same?
Some speakers use mellizo for fraternal twins; gemelo is the safer general word.
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