dada
“dada” means “given” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
given, considering
Also: due to
📝 In Action
Dada la situación económica, tendremos que reducir gastos.
B1Given the economic situation, we will have to reduce expenses.
Dada la urgencia, firmamos el contrato inmediatamente.
B2Considering the urgency, we signed the contract immediately.
given, delivered
Also: provided
📝 In Action
La carta dada a María contenía buenas noticias.
A2The letter given to María contained good news.
La orden dada por el jefe fue muy clara.
B1The order given by the boss was very clear.
Dada
Also: Dadaism
📝 In Action
El dada influyó mucho en el surrealismo posterior.
C1Dada greatly influenced later surrealism.
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Quick Quiz: dada
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'dada' to mean 'considering'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The most common uses (Definitions 1 & 2) come directly from the Latin verb *dare*, meaning 'to give.' The art term (Definition 3) is a French word, possibly chosen randomly from a dictionary, meaning 'hobbyhorse' or 'rocking horse,' reflecting the movement's focus on non-sense and chance.
First recorded: The verb form is ancient (dating back to Vulgar Latin); the art term appeared around 1916.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dada' a verb or an adjective?
'Dada' is the feminine singular form of the past participle of the verb 'dar' (to give). This means it usually functions like an adjective, describing a feminine noun. However, it is also used in fixed phrases like 'Dada la situación' where it acts more like a connecting word (conjunction) meaning 'given that...'
How do I know when to use 'dada' versus 'dado'?
You choose the form based on the noun you are talking about. If the noun is feminine and singular (like *tarea* or *información*), use 'dada'. If the noun is masculine and singular (like *regalo* or *trabajo*), use 'dado'. They must always match!