Dotado (en. Gifted)

/doˈtaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who has an innate talent or ability for something.
He is gifted for music; he composes effortlessly.
Es un dotado para la música, compone sin esfuerzo.
A quality that is possessed naturally.
His gift for drawing has been evident since childhood.
Su dotado para el dibujo es evidente desde la infancia.
adjective
One who possesses outstanding qualities or abilities.
The gifted student excelled in all subjects.
El estudiante dotado se destacó en todas las materias.

Etymology

From Latin 'dotatus', the participle of 'dotare', which means to provide or endow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be gifted
To have a special ability or talent.
estar dotado
a gifted child
A child with outstanding abilities in some area.
un niño dotado

Related Words

to endow
To provide someone with qualities or goods.
dotar
talent
Ability to do something exceptionally well.
talento
genius
A person with very superior intellectual or creative abilities.
genio

Slang Meanings

An outstanding person in a specific field.
That guy is gifted; he always gets the best grades.
Ese tipo es un dotado, siempre saca las mejores notas.
Someone who impresses with their skills.
At the party, they call him the gifted one because he dances incredibly well.
En la fiesta, le dicen el dotado porque baila increíblemente bien.