donante
“donante” means “donor” in Spanish (medical or financial).
donor
Also: giver, contributor
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Soy donante de sangre desde los dieciocho años.
A2I have been a blood donor since I was eighteen.
La identidad del donante se mantiene en secreto.
B1The donor's identity is kept secret.
El hospital necesita más donantes de órganos.
B1The hospital needs more organ donors.
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From the Latin word 'donans', which comes from 'donare', meaning 'to give as a gift'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'donante' refer to a company?
Yes, an organization or country that provides aid or funds can be called a 'país donante' (donor country) or 'entidad donante'.
What is the difference between 'donante' and 'donador'?
They are very similar, but 'donante' is much more common in medical contexts (blood/organs), while 'donador' is sometimes used for charity, though 'donante' is generally preferred.