Dominado (en. Dominated)

/do.mi.na.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Subject to a will or force that controls it.
The town was dominated by an authoritarian regime.
El pueblo estaba dominado por un régimen autoritario.
One who has complete knowledge about a subject or skill.
He is an expert in the field and has it completely mastered.
Es un experto en la materia y la tiene completamente dominada.
One who is controlled or influenced by someone or something.
His character was dominated by shyness.
Su carácter estaba dominado por la timidez.

Etymology

From the Latin 'dominatus', meaning to exercise power or control.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have mastered
It means to have control over a situation or person.
tener dominado
to be dominated by fear
It refers to being so affected by fear that it prevents normal action.
estar dominado por el miedo
dominated by passion
It indicates that someone is guided by their intense emotions.
dominado por la pasión

Related Words

to master
Having power or control over something or someone.
dominar
dominator
A person who exercises dominance over others.
dominador
domination
The act of dominating or controlling.
dominación

Slang Meanings

To be under someone's control.
After that argument, he is already dominated by her.
Después de esa discusión, ya está dominado por ella.
To have everything under control.
Don't worry, I've got it under control.
No te preocupes, lo tengo dominado.