dorada
/doh-RAH-dah/
golden
A golden apple representing the color 'dorada'.
dorada(adjective)
golden
?color or appearance
gold-plated
?jewelry or objects
,gilded
?covered in gold
📝 In Action
Me encanta el color de esa estatua dorada.
A2I love the color of that golden statue.
La luz dorada del atardecer es preciosa.
B1The golden light of the sunset is beautiful.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
Because this word ends in 'a', use it only with feminine nouns. If you are describing a masculine noun, use 'dorado' instead.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Color vs. Material
Mistake: "Using 'dorada' to say something is solid gold."
Correction: Use 'de oro' for the material. 'Dorada' usually refers to the color or a surface coating.
⭐ Usage Tips
Poetic Touch
Use 'dorada' to describe skin after being in the sun (a tan) to sound more complimentary.
The 'dorada' is a type of fish known as a gilt-head bream.
📝 In Action
Hoy tenemos dorada fresca en el menú.
B1Today we have fresh sea bream on the menu.
La dorada a la sal es un plato muy típico.
B2Sea bream baked in salt is a very typical dish.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
When referring to this specific fish, the word is always feminine ('la dorada'), even if the specific fish is male.
⭐ Usage Tips
Naming Source
The fish gets its name from the small golden stripe found between its eyes.
Food that has been cooked until it is 'dorada' or browned.
📝 In Action
Cocina la cebolla hasta que esté bien dorada.
B1Cook the onion until it is well browned.
La piel del pollo debe quedar crujiente y dorada.
B2The chicken skin should be crispy and browned.
💡 Grammar Points
Action vs. Result
While this looks like a description, it often comes from the action of 'browning' (dorar) something in a pan.
⭐ Usage Tips
Culinary Success
In Spanish recipes, 'dorada' is a positive word meaning the food is cooked perfectly, not burnt.
✏️ 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?
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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.