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duo

[/ˈduːoʊ/]
nounmasculinepl: duos
dupla
1. A pair of people or things, especially two people who perform together
The musical duo performed at the concert last night.
A dupla musical se apresentou no concerto ontem à noite.
2. Two people who are closely associated or work together
They are a dynamic duo in the business world.
Eles são uma dupla dinâmica no mundo dos negócios.
Synonyms
paircoupletwosomepartnership
Antonyms
soloindividual

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dupla
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dupla
Standard usage, sometimes 'parceria' for partnerships
São Paulo
dupla
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
duo
Often used directly without translation, especially in musical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

dynamic duo
the dynamic duo works well together
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