dominio
/doh-MEE-nyoh/
control
Dominio as control or authority is shown by the firm grip on the scepter.
dominio(noun)
control
?power or authority
,rule
?sovereignty over a region
dominion
?historical or political power
,mastery
?over a situation
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Remember that 'dominio' is always a masculine noun, so it takes masculine articles: 'el dominio' or 'un dominio'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
'Dominio' often sounds more formal or absolute than 'control' when discussing political or territorial power.
Achieving dominio in a skill means reaching mastery, like the perfect balance of a tightrope walker.
dominio(noun)
mastery
?high skill level
,proficiency
?command of a subject
command
?language skills
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'de' to Specify Skill
When talking about mastery of something, you almost always follow 'dominio' with the word 'de' (of): 'dominio del tema' (mastery of the topic).
⭐ Usage Tips
Context Clues
If 'dominio' is followed by a skill (like 'inglés' or 'matemáticas'), it means 'mastery'; if it's followed by a place ('país' or 'territorio'), it means 'control'.
In technology, dominio refers to a domain or unique internet address.
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Technology Term
When discussing the internet, 'dominio' is the standard translation for 'domain name' or simply 'domain'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dominio
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'dominio' to mean 'mastery' or 'high skill'?
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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.