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adoptado

ah-dop-tah-doh/aðopˈtaðo/

adopted

Also: enacted, chosen
A happy young boy hugging a golden retriever puppy in a cozy living room.

📝 In Action

Mi perro es adoptado de un refugio.

A2

My dog is adopted from a shelter.

Juan es un hijo adoptado.

B1

Juan is an adopted son.

El plan adoptado por la empresa fue un éxito.

B2

The plan adopted by the company was a success.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • acogido (welcomed/taken in)
  • aprobado (approved)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • hijo adoptado – adopted son
  • país adoptado – adopted country
  • acuerdo adoptado – adopted/reached agreement

adoptee

Also: adopted child
NounmB1
A smiling man standing between two happy older parents who are holding his hands in a garden.

📝 In Action

El adoptado tiene derecho a conocer su origen.

B2

The adoptee has the right to know his origin.

Es un grupo de apoyo para adoptados adultos.

C1

It is a support group for adult adoptees.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • derechos del adoptado – rights of the adoptee

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "adoptado" in Spanish:

adopted→adopted child→adoptee→chosen→enacted→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: adoptado

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence correctly describes a male dog you rescued?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
adoptar(to adopt) — Verb
adopción(adoption) — Noun
adoptivo(adoptive) — Adjective
adoptante(adopter) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'adoptatus', which was the past version of 'adoptare' (to choose or take for oneself).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: adoptéItalian: adottato

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'adoptado' and 'adoptivo'?

Use 'adoptado' for the person or animal that was chosen (the child or pet). Use 'adoptivo' for the person or thing doing the choosing (the parents, the family, or the home country).

Can I use 'adoptado' for a girl?

No, you must change it to 'adoptada' to match the female gender.

Is 'adoptado' used only for people?

Not at all! It is very common for pets ('un perro adoptado') and for official things like laws, measures, or decisions ('el plan adoptado').