determinado
“determinado” means “specific” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
specific
Also: certain, fixed
📝 In Action
Debes entregar el informe en un día determinado.
B1You must hand in the report on a specific day.
Bajo determinadas condiciones, el experimento funciona.
B2Under certain conditions, the experiment works.
determined
Also: resolute, bold
📝 In Action
Ella es una mujer muy determinada y valiente.
B1She is a very determined and brave woman.
Dio un paso determinado hacia la puerta.
B2He took a resolute step toward the door.
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Quick Quiz: determinado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'She is a determined person'?
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From the Latin word 'determinatus', which means 'limited' or 'settled'. It comes from 'de-' (completely) and 'terminare' (to set a boundary or end).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'determinado' a verb?
It is the '-ed' form (past participle) of the verb 'determinar'. You can use it as a description (an adjective) or with the word 'haber' to say 'have determined'.
What is the difference between 'determinado' and 'específico'?
They are very similar. 'Determinado' often implies that something has been 'fixed' or 'chosen' from a group, while 'específico' just means 'particular'.