double down in Spanish

double down in Spanish is doblar la apuesta, duplicar la apuesta, acrecentarse — double down means to commit even more firmly to a position, strategy or claim, especially after it has been criticised or has started to go wrong.

double down in Spanish

doblar la apuesta

verb

(gambling, intransitive) To double one's wager, particularly, the name of a specific doubling bet allowed in blackjack.

duplicar la apuesta

verb

(gambling, intransitive) To double one's wager, particularly, the name of a specific doubling bet allowed in blackjack.

acrecentarse

verb

(intransitive, figurative, by extension) To significantly increase a risk, investment, or other commitment; to respond to a challenge (e.g. to an opinion) by reinforcing or extending one's position rather than moderating it. [with on ‘something’]

extremarse

verb

redoblarse

verb

reduplicar

verb

What does "double down" mean?

phrasal verb To commit even more firmly to a position, strategy or claim, especially after it has been criticised or has started to go wrong.
"Rather than apologise, he doubled down on the accusation."
phrasal verb In blackjack, to double your original stake in exchange for exactly one more card.
"With eleven showing, she doubled down and drew a ten."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

double down in a sentence

Rather than apologise, he doubled down on the accusation.
The company doubled down on its subscription model despite the falling numbers.
With eleven showing, she doubled down and drew a ten.

Similar words in Spanish

dig in

Common Spanish translations

the of to and a in i that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "double down" in Spanish?

"double down" in Spanish is doblar la apuesta, duplicar la apuesta, acrecentarse. double down means: To commit even more firmly to a position, strategy or claim, especially after it has been criticised or has started to go wrong.

How do you use "double down" in a sentence?

Example: "Rather than apologise, he doubled down on the accusation." In Spanish, "double down" is doblar la apuesta, duplicar la apuesta, acrecentarse.

Are there other ways to say "double down" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "double down": doblar la apuesta, duplicar la apuesta, acrecentarse, extremarse, redoblarse, reduplicar.

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