dada
/DAH-dah/
given
When used as a conjunction, 'dada' translates to 'given' or 'considering a circumstance,' often preceding a condition.
dada(Conjunction)
given
?considering a circumstance
,considering
?as in, 'considering the facts'
due to
?formal cause
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine Singular
Even though this phrase acts like 'given that,' it is grammatically the feminine singular form of the past participle of 'dar' (to give), and it must precede a feminine singular noun (like situación or circunstancia).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong form with plural nouns
Mistake: "Dada las pruebas..."
Correction: Use the plural form: 'Dadas las pruebas...' (Given the evidence...). Always match the noun that follows.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Tone
Using 'dada la...' (or its other forms, 'dado', 'dados', 'dadas') is common in formal writing, reports, and professional speech. It sounds slightly more sophisticated than simply using 'debido a'.
As an adjective, 'dada' means 'given' or 'provided,' referring to something that has been presented.
dada(Adjective)
given
?provided or presented
,delivered
?as in a message or package
provided
?supplied
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Past Participle of 'Dar'
'Dada' is the feminine singular form of the past participle of the verb 'dar' (to give). Like other past participles used as adjectives, it must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up participles
Mistake: "La información dado."
Correction: Since *información* is feminine, you must use the feminine form: 'La información dada'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Used with 'Ser' or 'Estar'
This form is also used to create passive voice sentences with 'ser' (e.g., La tarea fue dada ayer - The homework was given yesterday) or to describe a state with 'estar' (e.g., La mesa está dada - The table is set).
When capitalized, 'Dada' refers to the influential early 20th-century art movement known for its rejection of logic and embrace of absurdity.
📝 In Action
El dada influyó mucho en el surrealismo posterior.
C1Dada greatly influenced later surrealism.
💡 Grammar Points
A Shortened Noun
This is a shorthand way to say Dadaísmo. Although the word 'dada' ends in 'a', it refers to a movement (el movimiento), so it is treated as a masculine noun: el dada.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dada
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'dada' to mean 'considering'?
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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!