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    Doctos (en. Knowledgeable)

    /ˈdo.k.tos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who has a high degree of knowledge in a specific area.
    Those learned in law are consulted to resolve complex cases.
    Los doctos en derecho son consultados para resolver casos complejos.
    It refers to a very educated person.
    He is a learned individual in social sciences.
    Es un individuo docto en ciencias sociales.
    Someone who has reached a high level of scholarship.
    The speakers were learned in their respective fields.
    Los conferencistas eran doctos en sus respectivos campos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'doctus', meaning 'instructed' or 'wise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    learned in their field
    A highly qualified person in a specific field.
    docto en su área
    to be learned
    To have a high level of knowledge or culture on a subject.
    ser docto

    Related Words

    doctor
    A person who has achieved a higher academic degree, especially in medicine.
    doctora
    doctorate
    The highest academic degree in a field of study.
    doctorado
    doctrine
    A set of principles or beliefs that are taught.
    doctrina

    Slang Meanings

    A very studious person.
    That girl is very learned; she is always reading books.
    Esa chica es una docta, siempre está leyendo libros.
    Someone who gives very informed opinions.
    Don't dare to argue with him; he is learned in the subject.
    No te atrevas a discutir con él, es un docto en la materia.