Spanish Conversation · Level 78
60 words
Spanish word
adoptivo
Pronunciation
IPA/aðopˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveadoptive
Example
Ella es mi madre adoptiva.
She is my adoptive mother.
More examples
Mis padres adoptivos me apoyaron desde pequeño.
My adoptive parents have supported me since I was little.
Core concept
Two adults embracing a child with a stamped adoption certificate faintly visible in the background.
Common phrases
madre adoptiva
adoptive mother
padre adoptivo
adoptive father
hijo adoptivo
adopted son
Similar words
adoptado: Person recognized by law as adopted and brought up by another family.
adoptante: Person acting as the legal adopter in an adoption process.
biológico: Parent with genetic or birth connection to a child.
acogido: Person living in a foster or protective home and cared for by the family.
Definition in Spanish
Se aplica a quien ha sido reconocido legalmente como padre o madre de un niño mediante el proceso de adopción.
Word origin
From adoptar (ultimately Latin adoptare) plus the suffix -ivo, literally expressing the quality or role of being an adoptive parent.
Usage tips
- Spanish distinguishes roles: use adoptivo for the parent and adoptado for the adopted person, for example madre adoptiva versus niño adoptado.