Spanish Conversation · Level 146
30 words
Spanish word
dotar
Pronunciation
IPA/doˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbprovide
Example
La empresa dota a los empleados de formación.
The company provides training to employees.
More examples
¿Te han dotado de todo lo necesario?
Have you been provided with everything necessary?
Core concept
Institution equipping staff with lasting resources.
Common phrases
dotar de información
provide with information
dotar de dinero
provide with money
dotar de herramientas
provide with tools
Similar words
proveer: Provides a steady supply of goods or services over time.
suministrar: Sends necessary items from outside to replenish or fulfill needs.
entregar: Delivers physical items or documents by handing them to someone.
brindar: Provides assistance, guidance, or chances to someone.
Definition in Spanish
Suministrar o facilitar bienes, medios o servicios a una persona, grupo o institución, especialmente de forma estable o institucional.
Word origin
From Latin dotare 'to endow', ultimately from dos/dotis 'gift', the verb comes into Spanish meaning to supply or endow people or institutions with goods, means, or services.
Usage tips
- The verb normally appears with de (dotar a alguien de algo) and implies institutional or long-term provision rather than a temporary loan (prestar) or a casual gift (dar).