dados
“dados” means “dice” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
dice
Also: cubes
📝 In Action
Tira los dados para ver qué número sacas.
A1Roll the dice to see what number you get.
Necesitas dos dados para jugar a este juego de mesa.
A2You need two dice to play this board game.
El niño usó pequeños dados de madera para construir una torre.
B1The child used small wooden cubes to build a tower.
given
Also: considering, provided
📝 In Action
Dados los resultados, la empresa decidió cambiar de estrategia.
B2Given the results, the company decided to change its strategy.
Los datos dados por el testigo eran contradictorios.
C1The data provided by the witness was contradictory.
Dados estos antecedentes, la conclusión es clara.
C1Considering this background information, the conclusion is clear.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: dados
Question 1 of 2
Which of the following sentences uses 'dados' to mean 'considering' or 'given'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The noun 'dado' (die) and the adjective form 'dados' (given) both trace back to the Latin word *datum*, meaning 'something given.' The die is seen as something whose outcome is 'given' by fate or chance.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'dados' have a feminine form?
Yes, when 'dados' is used as an adjective meaning 'given' or 'provided,' it changes to agree with the noun. The feminine plural is 'dadas' (e.g., 'Dadas las circunstancias' — Given the circumstances).
Is 'dados' a conjugated verb form?
No, 'dados' is not a form you conjugate in the present, past, or future. It is either a plural noun (dice) or the masculine plural form of the past participle of 'dar' (given).