dobrar

Etymology

From Late Latin dūplāre, present active infinitive of dūplō, from Latin dūplus. Compare Spanish doblar, French doubler, Italian doppiare. Doublet of dublar.

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /duˈβɾaɾ/

Verb

dobrar (first-person singular present indicative dobro, past participle dobrado)

1. (transitive) to double, to multiply by two
2. (transitive) to fold, to bend over
3. (transitive) to increase, to make larger
4. (transitive) to subdue, to overcome, to bring under control
5. (Portugal) to dub (replace a soundtrack with a synchronized translation)