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dorada

doh-RAH-dah/doˈɾaða/

golden

Also: gold-plated, gilded
A shiny golden apple sitting on a simple surface.

📝 In Action

Me encanta el color de esa estatua dorada.

A2

I love the color of that golden statue.

La luz dorada del atardecer es preciosa.

B1

The golden light of the sunset is beautiful.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • áurea (golden (poetic))

Antonyms

  • plateada (silvery)
  • mate (matte/dull)

Common Collocations

  • la edad dorada – the golden age
  • una oportunidad dorada – a golden opportunity

gilt-head bream

Also: sea bream
NounfB1
A silver fish with a distinct yellow spot on its head swimming in blue water.

📝 In Action

Hoy tenemos dorada fresca en el menú.

B1

Today we have fresh sea bream on the menu.

La dorada a la sal es un plato muy típico.

B2

Sea bream baked in salt is a very typical dish.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • dorada a la plancha – grilled sea bream
  • dorada al horno – baked sea bream

browned

Also: toasted
A perfectly browned, golden-brown loaf of bread on a wooden board.

📝 In Action

Cocina la cebolla hasta que esté bien dorada.

B1

Cook the onion until it is well browned.

La piel del pollo debe quedar crujiente y dorada.

B2

The chicken skin should be crispy and browned.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tostada (toasted)

Antonyms

  • cruda (raw)
  • quemada (burnt)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "dorada" in Spanish:

gilded→gilt-head bream→gold-plated→sea bream→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: dorada

Question 1 of 2

If you are ordering a 'dorada' in a restaurant in Madrid, what are you likely eating?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
dorado(golden (masculine)) — Adjective
dorar(to brown or to gild) — Verb
oro(gold) — Noun
dorador(gilder (person)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the verb 'dorar', which originated from the Latin 'deaurare', meaning 'to cover with gold'. This is built from 'aurum' (the Latin word for gold).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: doréeItalian: dorata

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'dorada' the same as 'oro'?

No. 'Oro' is the noun for the metal 'gold'. 'Dorada' is an adjective meaning 'golden' or 'gold-colored'.

Can I use 'dorada' for someone's hair?

While technically possible, Spanish speakers usually use 'rubio' (blonde) for hair, though they might use 'dorado/a' in poetic or literary writing to describe shiny, golden locks.