What is the Spanish word for "twin"?

Learn how to say "twin" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

twin

Spanish

gemela

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Alternative translations of "twin"

gemelo
melliza
mellizo

Examples of how to use "twin" in Spanish

English
My older sister has a twin.
Spanish
Mi hermana mayor tiene un gemelo.
English
My sister has a twin who lives nearby.
Spanish
Mi hermana tiene un gemelo que vive cerca.
English
They bought a twin bed for the guest room.
Spanish
Compraron una cama doble para la habitación de invitados.
English
The museum displayed a twin painting from history.
Spanish
El museo exhibió una pintura gemela de la historia.
English
He celebrated his twin birthday with friends.
Spanish
Él celebró su cumpleaños doble con amigos.

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