doppio
/ˈdop.pjo/
In Italian, 'double' is expressed by doppio.
It can also function as a transitive verb meaning to multiply by two. As a noun, it refers to a drink with a double amount of alcohol or, specifically in a coffee shop, a double shot of espresso. If you are referring to a person who resembles or stands for another, you would use sosia or doppione.
Meaning: (transitive) to multiply by two (verb)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective doppio must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use doppia for feminine singular nouns, doppi for masculine plural nouns and doppie for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdop.pjo/. The word has 2 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
When do people say it?
In the context of Italian coffee culture, ordering un doppio specifically refers to a double shot of espresso.
Did you know?
- The term doppio senso literally translates to 'double sense', but it is the standard Italian idiom for a 'double entendre' or a dirty joke.
- If you are watching a film in Italy, you might see the term doppio used in the context of 'doppiaggio', which refers to the entire industry of dubbing.
- When referring to a 'double life', Italians use doppia vita, but to describe a 'double-dealer' or a hypocrite, they use the term doppio gioco, meaning 'double game'.
Examples in context
- Ha il doppio mento.She has a double chin.This sentence shows the use of doppio to describe a physical feature.Tatoeba #3774159 by Guybrush88, translation #2131392 by freddy1
- Io pagherò il doppio.I'll pay double.This sentence illustrates using doppio to indicate a multiple of a payment.Tatoeba #2001995 by Guybrush88, translation #1890923 by CK
- Un espresso doppio da bere qui.A double espresso for here.This sentence demonstrates using doppio as a noun for a double espresso.Tatoeba #2609132 by Guybrush88, translation #1725923 by belgavox
- Un caffè doppio, per favoreA double espresso, please
- Una stanza doppia, per favoreA double room, please
- La sentenza contiene una duplice violazioneThe ruling contains a double violation
- Un gelato doppio, per piacereA double gelato, please
- Vorrei due doppi whisky, grazieI'd like two double whiskeys, please
- Vorrei prenotare una camera doppia per due notti.I would like to book a double room for two nights.
- Mi piacerebbe avere un caffè doppio da asporto.I would like to have a double coffee to go.
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Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are talking about a cooking recipe.
- GiuliaDevo doppio la dose di zucchero?Should I double the amount of sugar?
- LorenzoSì, Lorenzo vuole una torta più grande.Yes, Lorenzo wants a bigger cake.
- GiuliaAllora doppio anche gli ingredienti per la crema.Then I'll double the ingredients for the cream too.
- LorenzoPerfetto, così basterà per tutti.Perfect, that way there will be enough for everyone.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry doppio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
