dúo
/ˈduo/
The Spanish word for 'duo' is dúo.
dúo refers to any pair of two people.
Meaning: any pair of two people (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈduo/.
Did you know?
- If you describe two people as a dúo dinámico, you are not just saying they are a great pair, but are specifically referencing the 'Dynamic Duo' superhero trope.
- If you are talking about a romantic couple, you would typically use pareja instead of dúo. Calling a boyfriend and girlfriend a dúo sounds like you are describing a comedy act or a musical group.
- While dúo refers to people, the word par is used for identical items like socks or gloves. You would rarely call a pair of shoes a dúo, even though they are two objects.
Examples in context
- Necesito hablar con la dupla responsable del proyecto.I need to speak with the duo in charge of the project.
- Ayer vi a una pareja de artistas callejeros.Yesterday, I saw a street performance duo.
- El dúo de cantantes es muy famoso.The duo of singers is very famous.
- Formaron un dúo para el torneo de tenis.They formed a duo for the tennis tournament.
- Me encanta ese dúo de piano.I love that piano duo.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about two musicians.
- DanielMira a ese dúo en el escenario.Look at that duo on the stage.
- ElenaTienen mucha química al tocar.They have great chemistry when playing.
- Daniel¿Crees que el dúo es profesional?Do you think the duo is professional?
- ElenaSí, Elena cree que son expertos.Yes, Elena thinks they are experts.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dúo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
