dotación
“dotación” means “crew” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
crew
Also: staffing, personnel
📝 In Action
La dotación del buque está compuesta por cincuenta marineros.
B2The ship's crew consists of fifty sailors.
Es necesario aumentar la dotación de bomberos en esta estación.
B2It is necessary to increase the staffing of firefighters at this station.
La dotación de la aeronave completó el entrenamiento con éxito.
C1The aircraft's crew successfully completed the training.
equipment
Also: supply, kit
📝 In Action
El laboratorio cuenta con una dotación moderna de microscopios.
B2The laboratory has a modern set of microscopes.
Cada soldado recibió su dotación reglamentaria.
C1Each soldier received his standard-issue gear.
La escuela necesita una mayor dotación de libros.
B2The school needs a larger supply of books.
endowment
Also: grant, budget
📝 In Action
El premio literario tiene una dotación de diez mil euros.
B2The literary prize has an endowment of ten thousand euros.
La fundación aumentó la dotación económica para las becas.
C1The foundation increased the financial grant for the scholarships.
Esta plaza tiene una dotación presupuestaria específica.
C1This job position has a specific budget allocation.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: dotación
Question 1 of 3
If a ship has a 'dotación' of 10 people, what does that mean?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'dotatio', which comes from 'dotare' (to give as a gift or dowry).
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dotación' masculine or feminine?
It is feminine: 'la dotación'. Almost all Spanish words ending in '-ción' are feminine.
Can 'dotación' mean 'dowry'?
Not exactly. While they share a root, the word for a marriage dowry is 'dote'. 'Dotación' is for equipment, staff, or funds.
Is 'dotación' used in daily conversation?
It's less common in casual talk and more common in news, job descriptions, or official reports.