adoptado
/adobˈtado/
The English phrase "adopted" is translated into Spanish as adoptado.
As a past participle, adoptado can function as an adjective or as part of a compound verb tense.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes to match the noun being described: use adoptada for a feminine noun, adoptados for a masculine plural noun and adoptadas for a feminine plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA pronunciation is /adobˈtado/.
Did you know?
- The Spanish language uses the verb adoptar to describe the act of taking on a specific posture or physical stance, such as adoptar una posición.
- In historical Spanish legal contexts, there was a distinction between adopción and apadrinamiento, where the latter relates to the 'godparent' system which can function as a form of social adoption.
- While English speakers often use 'adopted' to describe a person's status, in some Spanish dialects, people prefer to say hijo por adopción to avoid labeling the person as 'an adopted one'.
Examples in context
- Han adoptado un nuevo plan.They've adopted a new plan.This sentence shows how to use adoptado in a compound verb tense.Tatoeba #2259678 by cueyayotl, translation #2259677 by _undertoad
- Deberías de haber adoptado su plan.You ought to have adopted his plan.Tatoeba #10184510 by manufrutos, translation #15819 by Swift
- Tom le dijo a todos que era adoptado.Tom told everyone he was adopted.This sentence uses adoptado as an adjective describing a person.Tatoeba #3773379 by hayastan, translation #3201636 by CK
- Soy adoptadoI am adopted
- El niño fue adoptado por una familia amorosaThe child was adopted by a loving family
- Él es mi hijo adoptivoHe is my adoptive son
- La niña es su hija adoptivaThe girl is their adoptive daughter
- Ella es mi hija del corazónShe is my child of the heart
- Llegó a mi vida mi hijo del corazónMy child of the heart came into my life
- Somos una familia por adopciónWe are a family by adoption
- Decidimos adoptar a un niño y ahora somos una familia feliz.We decided to adopt a child, and now we are a happy family.
- ¡Eres mi hijo adoptado, pero te amo igual que a los demás!You are my adopted son, but I love you just like the others!
- Mi hermana adoptiva es mi confidente y mejor amiga.My adoptive sister is my confidante and best friend.
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Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about a stray kitten.
- María¿Ese gato es tuyo?Is that cat yours?
- MateoSí, es un gato adoptado.Yes, it is an adopted cat.
- María¡Qué suerte tiene de tenerte!How lucky he is to have you!
- MateoYo también tengo mucha suerte.I am also very lucky.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry adoptado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
