Dominadora (en. Dominatrix)

/do.mi.naˈðo.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to a woman who has power or control over a situation or relationship.
In role play, she is the dominator.
En el juego de roles, ella es la dominadora.
Woman who has authority in a specific context.
The leader of the team made all the decisions.
La dominadora del equipo tomó todas las decisiones.
Term used in some sexual practices to describe a woman who assumes the dominant role.
She feels comfortable in her role as a dominator.
Ella se siente cómoda en su papel de dominadora.

Etymology

From the verb to dominate, with the suffix -adora indicating an agent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a dominator
Having a strong and controlling character in a relationship or situation.
ser una dominadora
dominating lady
Term referring to a woman with power or control in her social environment.
dama dominadora

Related Words

dominance
Exercise of authority or control over something or someone.
dominio
to dominate
To exert power or control over a thing or person.
dominar
control
Power or authority over something.
control

Slang Meanings

Refers to women in BDSM relationships who assume the dominant role.
She is known in the community as an expert dominator.
Ella es conocida en la comunidad como una dominadora experta.
Used in an informal context to describe a woman who always takes control.
She doesn't like being told what to do; she is a true dominator.
No le gusta que le digan qué hacer, es una verdadera dominadora.