dotado
“dotado” means “gifted” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
gifted
Also: talented, bright
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Él es un músico muy dotado.
A2He is a very gifted musician.
Ella es una niña dotada para las matemáticas.
B1She is a gifted girl for mathematics.
Los alumnos dotados a veces necesitan clases especiales.
B2Gifted students sometimes need special classes.
equipped
Also: endowed, provided
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El hospital está dotado de tecnología moderna.
B1The hospital is equipped with modern technology.
Es un apartamento dotado con todas las comodidades.
B2It is an apartment provided with all the comforts.
El centro está dotado de personal cualificado.
C1The center is staffed with (endowed with) qualified personnel.
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Words that translate to "dotado" in Spanish:
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How would you say 'She is a gifted student'?
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From the Latin word 'dotatus', which comes from 'dos' (meaning dowry or gift). It originally referred to providing a woman with a dowry for marriage.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dotado' used for physical appearance?
Yes, in certain informal contexts, 'bien dotado' can be used as a euphemism for being physically well-endowed, but its primary meanings are about talent or equipment.
What is the difference between 'dotado' and 'talentoso'?
'Talentoso' is the everyday word for 'talented'. 'Dotado' sounds more like someone was born with a special gift or is highly intelligent (gifted).
Can I use 'dotado' for objects?
Absolutely. It is very common to say a building, car, or tool is 'dotado de' (equipped with) specific features.