to fold; to bend; to double
1. to fold something by bending it over itself
I folded the paper in half.
Dobrei o papel ao meio.
2. to bend or curve something
He bent his arm at the elbow.
Ele dobrou o braço no cotovelo.
3. to double the quantity or amount
We doubled our efforts to finish on time.
Dobramos nossos esforços para terminar a tempo.
4. to turn a corner or change direction
Turn left at the next street.
Dobre à esquerda na próxima rua.
5. to ring (a bell) slowly, especially at a funeral
The church bells tolled for the deceased.
Os sinos da igreja dobraram pelos falecidos.
Related Idioms & Phrases
dobrar a língua - to hold one's tongue; to refrain from speaking
dobrar o joelho - to kneel; to surrender
dobrar com a mão na massa - to get hands-on involved
não dobrar - to not give in; to stand firm
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