Spanish Conversation · Level 43
73 words
Spanish word
derivado
Pronunciation
IPA/deɾiˈβaðo/
Meaning
- adjectivederived
Example
Este término es derivado de una palabra latina.
This term is derived from a Latin word.
More examples
La discusión sobre el producto derivado ayudó a entender su uso.
The discussion about the derivative product helped to understand its use.
Core concept
A small river branching off a larger river.
Common phrases
derivado de
derived from
producto derivado
derivative product
ingreso derivado de
income derived from
Similar words
procedente: Originates from a particular place or source.
proveniente: Comes from an identified source.
relacionado: Relates to another thing by association.
originario: Comes from the original or earliest root.
Definition in Spanish
Que procede de otra cosa y se ha formado a partir de ella.
Word origin
From Spanish derivar and ultimately Latin derivare (de 'from' + rivus 'stream'), literally 'drawn off from a stream' and therefore 'coming from another source'.
Usage tips
- Unlike English 'derivative' which often implies lack of originality, Spanish derivado is generally neutral and simply denotes origin.