How to Say "to endow" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to endow” is “dotar” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2
giving someone a natural quality or talent
Examples
La naturaleza la dotó de una voz privilegiada.
Nature endowed her with a privileged voice.
Ese escritor dota a sus personajes de un gran realismo.
That writer endows his characters with great realism.
Fue dotado con un talento especial para las matemáticas.
He was gifted with a special talent for mathematics.
Passive vs. Active Endowing
You can say 'La naturaleza lo dotó' (Nature endowed him) or use the description 'Está bien dotado' (He is well-endowed/talented).
Meaning of 'Bien Dotado'
Mistake: “Using 'bien dotado' to only mean physically strong.”
Correction: In Spanish, 'bien dotado' most commonly refers to being very talented or intelligent (gifted), not just physical traits.
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