World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesDuo
/ˈduː.oʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A pair of people or things, especially in a musical or performance context.
"The unlikely duo captivated the audience with their unique blend of styles." - 2
Two individuals or entities that are paired together, often contrasting in nature.
"Their friendship was an unlikely duo, with one being an introvert and the other an extrovert."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'duo' originates from the Latin 'duo', meaning 'two'. It has been adopted into various languages, including English, to denote a pair or a group of two, particularly in musical contexts, evolving from its classical roots to modern usage.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Duo" is said worldwide
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Duo
Transliteration: Duo
"Le duo a enchanté le public avec leur performance."
Duo
Transliteration: Duo
"Das Duo begeisterte das Publikum mit ihrer Darbietung."
Duo
Transliteration: Duo
"Il duo ha incantato il pubblico con la loro esibizione."
Dúo
Transliteration: Dúo
"El dúo cautivó al público con su actuación."
Dueto
Transliteration: Dueto
"O dueto encantou o público com sua apresentação."
जोड़ी
Transliteration: Jodi
"जोड़ी ने अपनी प्रस्तुति से दर्शकों को मंत्रमुग्ध कर दिया।"
二重奏
Transliteration: èr zhòng zòu
"这个二重奏吸引了观众的注意。"
듀오
Transliteration: Dyu-o
"그 듀오는 공연으로 관객을 매료시켰다."
デュオ
Transliteration: Dyu-o
"そのデュオは観客を魅了しました。"
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