localizado
“localizado” means “found” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
found, located
Also: tracked down
📝 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.
localized
Also: targeted
📝 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.
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Quick Quiz: localizado
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If you have 'una gata localizada', what is true?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the verb 'localizar', which comes from the word 'local' (place). Its roots go back to the Latin word 'locus', meaning 'place'.
First recorded: 19th century (as the specific verb form)
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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.