localizado
/loh-kah-lee-SAH-doh/
found
The word 'localizado' can mean that something has been found or discovered after a search.
localizado(adjective)
found
?having been searched for and discovered
,located
?situated in a specific place
tracked down
?found after an active search
📝 In Action
El perro perdido ya ha sido localizado.
A2The lost dog has already been found.
Tengo el archivo localizado en mi computadora.
B1I have the file located on my computer.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
This word changes its ending depending on what you are describing. Use 'localizado' for a boy/masculine thing, 'localizada' for a girl/feminine thing, and add an 's' for plurals.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse with 'Local'
Mistake: "Using 'localizado' to mean 'nearby' or 'from here'."
Correction: Use 'local' for things from a specific area, and 'localizado' only when something has been 'found' or 'placed'.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
Use this word when you want to sound a bit more precise than just saying 'encontrado' (found). It implies you know the exact spot where something is.
In this context, 'localizado' refers to something being localized or restricted to one specific area.
localizado(adjective)
localized
?restricted to a specific area
targeted
?aimed at a specific point
📝 In Action
Siento un dolor muy localizado en la espalda.
B2I feel a very localized pain in my back.
Es una tormenta muy localizada sobre la ciudad.
B2It's a very localized storm over the city.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing restricted areas
In medical or scientific contexts, this word describes something that isn't spreading, but stays in one place.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: localizado
Question 1 of 1
If you have 'una gata localizada', what is true?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'localizado' always a verb?
No! While it is the '-ed' form of the verb 'localizar', it is most often used as an adjective to describe something that is found or situated in a spot.
What is the difference between 'ubicado' and 'localizado'?
'Ubicado' usually means something is permanently situated there (like a building), while 'localizado' often implies it was found after searching or its specific spot was identified.