dominio
“dominio” means “control” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
control, rule
Also: dominion, mastery
📝 In Action
El rey tenía dominio absoluto sobre todo el territorio.
B1The king had absolute control over the entire territory.
Establecer un dominio completo sobre el mercado es su objetivo.
B2Establishing complete control over the market is their goal.
mastery, proficiency
Also: command
📝 In Action
Su dominio del piano impresionó a todos en la sala.
B2His mastery of the piano impressed everyone in the room.
Para este puesto se requiere un dominio total del software de edición.
C1This position requires complete proficiency in the editing software.
domain, sphere
Also: field
📝 In Action
El dominio de nuestra página web es www.inklingo.com.
B1The domain of our website is www.inklingo.com.
Esta investigación está fuera de mi dominio de experiencia.
B2This research is outside my domain (sphere) of expertise.
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Quick Quiz: dominio
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'dominio' to mean 'mastery' or 'high skill'?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Dominio' comes directly from the Latin word *dominium*, which meant 'lordship, property, or right of ownership.' It is related to *dominus*, meaning 'master' or 'lord,' highlighting the core idea of being in charge.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dominio' the same as 'control'?
They are very similar, but 'dominio' often suggests a deeper, more complete, or sovereign power—like a kingdom's 'dominion'—or a higher degree of skill, like having 'mastery' over a subject. 'Control' is generally more about managing a process or situation.
How do I know if 'dominio' is talking about the internet or a skill?
The context is key! If you see words like 'web,' 'página,' or 'registrar' (register), it's almost certainly the internet domain. If you see words like 'idioma' (language), 'habilidad' (ability), or 'tema' (topic), it refers to skill or mastery.