dados
/dados/from spelling rules
The Spanish word dados means to dice (cut into small cubes).
Meaning: to cut into small cubes (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
/dados/
Did you know?
- The word dado comes from the Latin word for 'given', because the outcome of a roll is seen as something given by fate.
- The word dado is also used as a preposition meaning 'given that' or 'considering', as in dado el clima for 'given the weather'.
- The term dados can be used in architectural descriptions to refer to a 'die' or the square block that supports a column.
Examples in context
- ¡Dios no tira los dados!God doesn't play dice!This sentence uses dados to refer to dice.Tatoeba #1684397 by marcelostockle, translation #2577691 by VirtuOZ
- Corta la manzana en dados.Dice the apple.This sentence uses dados to describe the way an apple is cut into small cubes.Tatoeba #7739295 by arh, translation #10739034 by SGM
- Craps es un juego de azar jugado con dados.Craps is a game of chance played with dice.This sentence uses dados to identify the objects used in a game of chance.Tatoeba #1416794 by marcelostockle, translation #1415693 by CS
- Necesitamos varios dados para el juegoWe need several dice for the game.
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Example conversation
In a kitchen preparing a salad.
- MaríaJavier, ¿puedes cortar el pepino en dados?Javier, can you cut the cucumber into cubes?
- JavierClaro, María, lo haré ahora mismo.Sure, María, I will do it right now.
- MaríaGracias, así es más fácil comerlo.Thanks, it is easier to eat it that way.
- JavierDe nada, ya casi termino.You're welcome, I'm almost finished.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
