doma
/ˈdoma/feminine
The English phrase "taming" is translated into Spanish as doma. Wiktionary also lists domadura.
Meaning: process (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| doma | /ˈdoma/ | feminine |
| domadura | /domaduɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The words doma and domadura refer to the process of taming or breaking in an animal. Both are derived from the verb domar, which means to tame or break in (an animal). In more formal contexts, you may encounter domesticación to describe the process of taming an animal, adiestramiento to refer to the training of animals or amansamiento to emphasize the softening or calming down of an animal's behavior.
Which one should you use?
doma is the more common and standard term for the process of taming, whereas domadura is a more archaic or specialized term.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle domado is used as an adjective to describe something that has undergone the process of taming.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdoma/
Did you know?
- The term doma clásica refers specifically to the art of dressage. In this context, it is not about breaking a wild animal but about achieving a perfect harmony between horse and rider.
- The verb domar shares a deep linguistic history with the concept of 'dominion', reflecting the historical idea of asserting authority over a wild creature.
- In some Latin American regions, domar can be used colloquially to mean 'handling' or 'managing' a difficult situation or a complex piece of machinery.
Examples in context
- Millôr Fernandes, que tradujo cuatro de las obras de Shakespeare (Hamlet, La fierecilla domada, El rey Lear y Las alegres esposas de Windsor) al portugués, no hablaba inglés.Millôr Fernandes, who translated four of Shakespeare's plays (Hamlet, The Taming of the Shrew, King Lear, and The Merry Wives of Windsor) into Portuguese, did not speak English.This sentence shows how doma is used in a literary context, such as in the title of a Shakespearean play.Tatoeba #10286822 by carlosalberto, translation #10286812 by carlosalberto
- La domesticación de animales exige paciencia y conocimientos especializados.The taming of animals requires patience and specialized knowledge.
- La doma de caballos es muy difícil.The taming of horses is very difficult.
- El experto terminó la doma rápidamente.The expert finished the taming quickly.
Example conversation
Javier and María are visiting a ranch.
- JavierMira cómo comienza la doma de ese potro.Look how the taming of that colt begins.
- MaríaParece que el animal está muy nervioso.It seems the animal is very nervous.
- JavierEs normal durante el proceso de doma.It is normal during the taming process.
- MaríaTienes razón, Javier. Hay que ir despacio.You are right, Javier. You have to go slowly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “taming” translations and entries doma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
