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1. fit adjective1) (in good health: I am feeling very fit.) sano, en forma2) (suitable; correct for a particular purpose or person: a dinner fit for a king.) adecuado, conveniente
2. noun(the right size or shape for a particular person, purpose etc: Your dress is a very good fit.) corte (de un traje)
3. verbpast tense, past participle fitted -)1) (to be the right size or shape (for someone or something): The coat fits (you) very well.) sentar (bien)2) (to be suitable for: Her speech fitted the occasion.) ajustar, adaptar, adecuar3) (to put (something) in position: You must fit a new lock on the door.) instalar, poner, colocar4) (to supply with; to equip with: She fitted the cupboard with shelves.) equipar•- fitness- fitter
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4. noun1) (something, eg a piece of furniture, which is fixed, especially in a house etc: kitchen fittings.) mobiliario2) (the trying-on of a dress etc and altering to make it fit: I am having a fitting for my wedding-dress tomorrow.) prueba•- fit in- fit out
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II fit noun1) (a sudden attack of illness, especially epilepsy: She suffers from fits.) ataque2) (something which happens as suddenly as this: a fit of laughter/coughing.) acceso•fit1 adj1. en forma2. apto / adecuado / en condicionesthis food is not fit to eat esta comida no está en condiciones / esta comida no se puede comerfit2 n ataque / accesofit3 vb1. ir bienthese shoes don't fit me, they're too big estos zapatos no me van bien, me van grandes2. caber3. instalar / colocartr[fɪt]1 (suitable, appropriate) adecuado,-a, apto,-a, apropiado,-a; (qualified for) capacitado,-a hábil, capaz; (worthy, deserving) digno,-a2 (in good health) sano,-a, bien de salud, en (plena) forma; (physically) en forma■ are you sure you're fit enough to go back to work? ¿seguro que estás bien para volver al trabajo?1 (be right size for) sentar bien, quedar bien, ir bien a2 (try (clothing) on somebody) probar3 (key) abrir■ does this key fit the lock? ¿esta llave abre la cerradura?4 (install) instalar, poner, colocar5 figurative use (be appropriate) cuadrar con, corresponder a, responder a6 (adapt) ajustar, adaptar, adecuar; (make suitable) capacitar1 (be right size/shape) sentar bien, ir bien■ does this piece fit here? ¿esta pieza va bien aquí?2 (be of right size in space) caber, encajar, ajustar■ do all your clothes fit in that drawer? ¿toda tu ropa cabe en ese cajón?■ if it doesn't fit, don't force it si no cabe, no lo fuerces3 (be right) cuadrar, corresponder, encajar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto fit somebody like a glove irle a alguien como un guanteto be as fit as a fiddle estar fuerte como un robleto be fit to do something estar en condiciones de hacer algoto see fit / think fit estimar conveniente, parecer conveniente————————tr[fɪt]1 SMALLMEDICINE/SMALL ataque nombre masculino, acceso2 (of laughter) arrebato, ataque nombre masculino; (of rage, panic) arranque nombre masculino arrebato\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be in fits (of laughter) desternillarse de risa, troncharse de risaby fits and starts / in fits and starts a trompiconesto give somebody a fit darle un susto a alguiento have a fit / throw a fit darle un ataque a uno1) match: corresponder a, coincidir conthe punishment fits the crime: el castigo corresponde al crimen2) : quedarthe dress doesn't fit me: el vestido no me queda3) go: caber, encajar enher key fits the lock: su llave encaja en la cerradura4) insert, install: poner, colocar5) adapt: adecuar, ajustar, adaptarfit vi1) : quedar, entallarthese pants don't fit: estos pantalones no me quedan2) conform: encajar, cuadrar3)to fit in : encajar, estar integrado1) suitable: adecuado, apropiado, conveniente2) qualified: calificado, competente3) healthy: sano, en formafit n1) attack: ataque m, acceso m, arranque m2)to be a good fit : quedar bien3)to be a tight fit : ser muy entallado (de ropa), estar apretado (de espacios)adj.• adecuado, -a adj.• aparejado, -a adj.• apto, -a adj.• ataque adj.• dispuesto, -a adj.• hábil adj.• suficiente adj.n.• acceso s.m.• ajuste s.m.• arranque s.m.• convulsión s.f.• encaje s.m.v.• acomodar v.• adaptar v.• adecuar v.• amoldar v.• caber v.(§pres: quepo, cabes...) pret: cup-fut/c: cabr-•)• compasar v.• encajar v.• entallar v.• juntar v.• sentar v.
I fɪt1) ( healthy) en forma, sanoto get/keep fit — ponerse*/mantenerse* en forma
to be fit FOR something: the soldiers were passed fit for duty los soldados fueron declarados aptos (para el servicio); I feel fit for anything today hoy me siento capaz de cualquier cosa; to be fit to + INF — \<\<to playavel\>\> estar* en condiciones de + inf
2)a) ( suitable) <person/conduct> adecuado, apropiadoto be fit FOR something/somebody: this book is not fit for children este libro no es apto or apropriado para niños; this car is only fit for the scrapheap este coche es pura chatarra; a feast fit for a king un banquete digno de reyes; to be fit to + INF: this isn't fit to eat ( harmful) esto no está en buenas condiciones; ( unappetizing) esto está incomible; he's not fit to be a father no es digno de ser padre; you're not fit to be seen — estás impresentable
b) ( right) (pred)to see fit to + INF: he did not see fit to reply to our letter ni se dignó contestar a nuestra carta; to think fit TO + INF — estimar conveniente + inf, creer* apropiado + inf
3) ( ready)to be fit to + INF: I felt fit to drop me sentía a punto de caer* agotada; to laugh fit to burst — desternillarse de risa; tie II 1) b)
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- tt- transitive verb1)a) ( Clothing)b) (be right size, shape for) \<\<socket\>\> encajar enc) ( correspond to) \<\<theory\>\> concordar* con, corresponderse con2) ( install) (esp BrE) \<\<carpet/lock\>\> poner*, colocar*; \<\<double glazing\>\> instalarhe fitted the two halves together — unió or encajó las dos mitades
he's been fitted with a pacemaker — le han colocado or puesto un marcapasos
3)a) ( accommodate)they managed to fit everybody into one small room — lograron meter a todo el mundo en una habitación pequeña
b) ( adjust)to fit something TO something — adecuar* algo a algo
c) ( make suitable)to fit somebody FOR something/-ING — capacitar a alguien para algo/inf
4) ( Clothing) \<\<dress/suit\>\>
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via) ( Clothing)if the shoe o (BrE) cap fits wear it — al que le caiga or venga el sayo que se lo ponga (AmL), quien se pica ajos come (Esp)
b) (be right size, shape) \<\<lid\>\> ajustar; \<\<key/peg\>\> encajarto make something fit — hacer* ajustar/encajar algo
c) ( correspond) \<\<facts/description\>\> encajar, cuadrarPhrasal Verbs:- fit in- fit out- fit up
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1)a) ( attack) ataque mfainting fit — síncope m
to give somebody a fit — (colloq) darle* a alguien un soponcio (fam)
to have o throw a fit — (colloq)
I nearly had a fit — casi me da un ataque or un síncope (fam)
b) ( short burst)a fit of jealousy — un arrebato or arranque de celos
to have somebody in fits — (colloq) hacer* partirse de risa a alguien (fam)
we were in fits — nos estábamos muriendo de risa
by o in fits and starts — a los tropezones, a trancas y barrancas
2) (of size, shape) (no pl)my new jacket is a good/bad fit — la chaqueta nueva me queda bien/mal
it's a tight fit — ( clothes) es muy entallado; ( in confined space)
can we all get in? - it'll be a tight fit — ¿cabemos todos? - vamos a estar muy apretados
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[fɪt]ADJ (compar fitter) (superl fittest)1) (=suitable) adecuado•
fit for sth, fit for human consumption/habitation — comestible/habitablehe's not fit for the job — no sirve para el puesto, no es apto para el puesto
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to be fit to do sth, he's not fit to teach — no sirve para profesoryou're not fit to be seen — no estás presentable, no estás para que te vea la gente
the meat was not fit to eat or to be eaten — (=unhealthy) la carne no estaba en buenas condiciones; (=bad-tasting) la carne era incomible, la carne no se podía comer
2) (=healthy) (Med) sano; (Sport) en forma•
to be fit for duty — (Mil) ser apto para el servicioto be fit for work — (after illness) estar en condiciones de trabajar
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to get fit — (Med) reponerse; (Sport) ponerse en forma•
to keep fit — mantenerse en forma•
she's not yet fit to travel — todavía no está en condiciones de viajar- be as fit as a fiddle3) * (=ready)he was laughing fit to bust or burst — se tronchaba or desternillaba de risa
4) (=right)•
to see/ think fit to do sth, you must do as you think fit — debes hacer lo que estimes conveniente or lo que creas apropiado
II [fɪt]1. VT1) (=be right size) [clothes] quedar bien a; [key] entrar en, encajar enhe can't find shirts to fit him — no encuentra camisas que le queden or vengan bien
the key doesn't fit the lock — la llave no entra or encaja en la cerradura
2) (=measure) tomar las medidas a3) (=match) [+ facts] corresponderse con; [+ description] encajar con; [+ need] adecuarse abill I, 1., 6)4) (=put)I finally began to fit the pieces together — (fig) finalmente empecé a encajar todas las piezas
5) (=install) [+ windows] instalar, poner; [+ carpet] poner; [+ kitchen, bathroom, domestic appliance] instalar6) (=supply) equipar deall our coaches are fitted with seat belts — todos nuestros autobuses están equipados con cinturones de seguridad
7) frm (=make suitable)to fit sb for sth/to do sth — capacitar a algn para algo/para hacer algo
2. VI1) [clothes, shoes]cap2) (=go in/on)this key doesn't fit — esta llave no encaja or entra
will the cupboard fit into the corner? — ¿cabrá el armario en el rincón?
it fits in/on here — se encaja aquí
3) (=match) [facts, description] concordar, corresponderseit doesn't fit with what he said to me — no concuerda or no se corresponde con lo que me dijo a mí
fit in 1., 1)it all fits now! — ¡todo encaja ahora!
4) * (=belong) encajar3.Nwhen it comes to shoes, a good fit is essential — en lo que se refiere a los zapatos, es esencial que se ajusten bien or que sean el número correcto
it's rather a tight fit — me está un poco justo or apretado
she put the key into the lock - it was a tight fit — metió la llave en la cerradura - entraba muy justo
- fit in- fit out- fit up
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[fɪt]N1) (Med) ataque m•
she had a fit last night — anoche tuvo un ataque2) (=outburst)he'd have a fit if he knew — le daría un síncope si se enterara *, se pondría histérico si se enterara *
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to be in fits * — partirse de risa *she was so funny, she used to have us all in fits — era tan graciosa, que nos tenía a todos muertos de risa *
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she had a laughing fit — le dio un ataque de risa•
he shot her in a fit of jealous rage — disparó sobre ella en un arranque or arrebato de celos y furia•
by or in fits and starts — a tropezones, a trompicones *piqueshe'll throw a fit if she finds out — le dará un síncope si se entera *, se pondrá histérica si se entera *
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I [fɪt]1) ( healthy) en forma, sanoto get/keep fit — ponerse*/mantenerse* en forma
to be fit FOR something: the soldiers were passed fit for duty los soldados fueron declarados aptos (para el servicio); I feel fit for anything today hoy me siento capaz de cualquier cosa; to be fit to + INF — \<\<to play/travel\>\> estar* en condiciones de + inf
2)a) ( suitable) <person/conduct> adecuado, apropiadoto be fit FOR something/somebody: this book is not fit for children este libro no es apto or apropriado para niños; this car is only fit for the scrapheap este coche es pura chatarra; a feast fit for a king un banquete digno de reyes; to be fit to + INF: this isn't fit to eat ( harmful) esto no está en buenas condiciones; ( unappetizing) esto está incomible; he's not fit to be a father no es digno de ser padre; you're not fit to be seen — estás impresentable
b) ( right) (pred)to see fit to + INF: he did not see fit to reply to our letter ni se dignó contestar a nuestra carta; to think fit TO + INF — estimar conveniente + inf, creer* apropiado + inf
3) ( ready)to be fit to + INF: I felt fit to drop me sentía a punto de caer* agotada; to laugh fit to burst — desternillarse de risa; tie II 1) b)
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- tt- transitive verb1)a) ( Clothing)b) (be right size, shape for) \<\<socket\>\> encajar enc) ( correspond to) \<\<theory\>\> concordar* con, corresponderse con2) ( install) (esp BrE) \<\<carpet/lock\>\> poner*, colocar*; \<\<double glazing\>\> instalarhe fitted the two halves together — unió or encajó las dos mitades
he's been fitted with a pacemaker — le han colocado or puesto un marcapasos
3)a) ( accommodate)they managed to fit everybody into one small room — lograron meter a todo el mundo en una habitación pequeña
b) ( adjust)to fit something TO something — adecuar* algo a algo
c) ( make suitable)to fit somebody FOR something/-ING — capacitar a alguien para algo/inf
4) ( Clothing) \<\<dress/suit\>\>
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via) ( Clothing)if the shoe o (BrE) cap fits wear it — al que le caiga or venga el sayo que se lo ponga (AmL), quien se pica ajos come (Esp)
b) (be right size, shape) \<\<lid\>\> ajustar; \<\<key/peg\>\> encajarto make something fit — hacer* ajustar/encajar algo
c) ( correspond) \<\<facts/description\>\> encajar, cuadrarPhrasal Verbs:- fit in- fit out- fit up
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1)a) ( attack) ataque mfainting fit — síncope m
to give somebody a fit — (colloq) darle* a alguien un soponcio (fam)
to have o throw a fit — (colloq)
I nearly had a fit — casi me da un ataque or un síncope (fam)
b) ( short burst)a fit of jealousy — un arrebato or arranque de celos
to have somebody in fits — (colloq) hacer* partirse de risa a alguien (fam)
we were in fits — nos estábamos muriendo de risa
by o in fits and starts — a los tropezones, a trancas y barrancas
2) (of size, shape) (no pl)my new jacket is a good/bad fit — la chaqueta nueva me queda bien/mal
it's a tight fit — ( clothes) es muy entallado; ( in confined space)
can we all get in? - it'll be a tight fit — ¿cabemos todos? - vamos a estar muy apretados
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2 equipar
v.1 to equip, to fit, to arm, to fit out.María equipa los armarios Mary equips the closets.2 to team.María equipa a las chicas Mary teams the girls.* * *1 to equip, furnish2 (barco) to fit out1 (uso reflexivo) to kit oneself out (con/de, with), equip oneself (con/de, with)* * *verb* * *1. VT1) [+ casa, coche] to fit, equip (con, de with)(Náut) to fit outequiparon la cocina con los electrodomésticos más modernos — they fitted o equipped the kitchen with the most modern appliances
el nuevo modelo viene equipado con elevalunas eléctrico — the new model is fitted with electric windows
2) [+ persona] [con armas, útiles] to equip (con, de with)[con ropa] to kit out (con, de with)cuesta mucho dinero equipar a un colegial — it costs a lot of money to get a child kitted out for school
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) < persona> to equip, fit... outequipar a alguien con or de algo — to equip somebody with something
b) < casa> to furnish; <local/barco> to fit out; ( de víveres) to provision2.una cocina equipada con... — a kitchen equipped with...
equiparse v pron (refl) to equip oneself* * *= equip, fit, rig, tool up, outfit, resource, fit out.Ex. We do not pretend to have equipped you with an instant expertise in the subject analysis and classification of documents.Ex. One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.Ex. The worst interruptions of all, in my experience, come from those public address systems rigged in many schools in every room and used apparently without a second thought by administrative staff.Ex. The article is entitled ' Tooling up for a revolution'.Ex. Five-year IFLA Treasurer Derek Law of Scotland, outfitted in a kilt, said he had been boosting Glasgow for his entire term.Ex. Britain's maritime defences are not properly resourced or co-ordinated to deal with the threat of terrorist attack, MPs has warned.Ex. To get full use out of them, however, you have to fit them out with accessories.----* equipar de/con = kit out with, equip with.* equipar de medios = resource.* equipar de recursos = resource.* volver a equipar = re-equip [reequip].* * *1.verbo transitivoa) < persona> to equip, fit... outequipar a alguien con or de algo — to equip somebody with something
b) < casa> to furnish; <local/barco> to fit out; ( de víveres) to provision2.una cocina equipada con... — a kitchen equipped with...
equiparse v pron (refl) to equip oneself* * *= equip, fit, rig, tool up, outfit, resource, fit out.Ex: We do not pretend to have equipped you with an instant expertise in the subject analysis and classification of documents.
Ex: One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.Ex: The worst interruptions of all, in my experience, come from those public address systems rigged in many schools in every room and used apparently without a second thought by administrative staff.Ex: The article is entitled ' Tooling up for a revolution'.Ex: Five-year IFLA Treasurer Derek Law of Scotland, outfitted in a kilt, said he had been boosting Glasgow for his entire term.Ex: Britain's maritime defences are not properly resourced or co-ordinated to deal with the threat of terrorist attack, MPs has warned.Ex: To get full use out of them, however, you have to fit them out with accessories.* equipar de/con = kit out with, equip with.* equipar de medios = resource.* equipar de recursos = resource.* volver a equipar = re-equip [reequip].* * *equipar [A1 ]vt1 ‹persona› to equip, fit … out, kit … outestán bien equipados para estas situaciones they are well-equipped to deal with these situationsequipar a algn CON or DE algo to equip sb WITH sth2 ‹casa› to furnish; ‹local› to fit out; ‹barco› to fit out; (de víveres) to provisionun coche muy bien equipado a car with good fittings o a good range of featuresun apartamento muy bien equipado a well-equipped apartment, an apartment equipped with all mod consuna cocina equipada con los últimos electrodomésticos a kitchen fitted o equipped with the latest electrical appliances( refl) to equip oneselfhay que equiparse muy bien para este tipo de expedición you have to be very well equipped o equip yourself very well for this kind of expeditionse equiparon de armas they equipped themselves with weapons* * *
equipar ( conjugate equipar) verbo transitivo
equipar a algn con or de algo to equip sb with sth
‹local/barco› to fit out;
( de víveres) to provision;
equipar verbo transitivo to equip [con, with]
' equipar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
armar
English:
equip
- fit
- fit out
- fit up
- kit out
- outfit
- rig out
- rig
* * *♦ vt[ropa, uniforme, calzado] to kit sb out (with);un ejército bien equipado a well-equipped army2. [edificio, institución] to equip, to provide;[barco] to fit out; [vivienda] to furnish; [local, cocina, cuarto de baño] to fit out;el gimnasio está equipado con aparatos de última generación the gymnasium is equipped with the latest apparatus;un automóvil lujosamente equipado a luxuriously fitted-out car* * *v/t equip ( con with)* * *equipar vt: to equip* * * -
3 dotado
adj.gifted, endowed, endued, privileged.past part.past participle of spanish verb: dotar.* * *1→ link=dotar dotar► adjetivo1 (equipado) equipped, provided2 (con dotes) gifted3 argot (genitales) well-hung* * *ADJ1) [persona] gifted, exceptional (EEUU)un hombre muy bien dotado — * a well-endowed man *
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dotado de algo, María está dotada de talento musical — Maria is musically talented o gifted•
dotado para algo, Adela no está muy dotada para el deporte — Adela does not have great sporting ability o a great talent for sport2) [máquina, edificio]dotado de algo: un hospital dotado de todos los adelantos técnicos — a hospital equipped with all the latest technology
3) [premio, certamen]* * *es una chica muy bien dotada — (hum) she's very well-endowed (hum)
estar dotado de algo — persona to be blessed with something; cocina/oficina to be equipped with something
* * *= gifted.Ex. She must try to convince him that no single individual, no matter how gifted, can any longer grasp the innumerable facets of modern corporate effort.----* bien dotado = well-equipped, well-endowed, well-resourced.* bien dotado de medios = well-resourced.* bien dotado de personal = well-staffed.* bien dotado de recursos = well-resourced.* dotado de = possessed of.* dotado de ruedas = wheeled.* dotado de tecnología moderna = modern-equipped.* pobremente dotado = under-resourced.* * *es una chica muy bien dotada — (hum) she's very well-endowed (hum)
estar dotado de algo — persona to be blessed with something; cocina/oficina to be equipped with something
* * *= gifted.Ex: She must try to convince him that no single individual, no matter how gifted, can any longer grasp the innumerable facets of modern corporate effort.
* bien dotado = well-equipped, well-endowed, well-resourced.* bien dotado de medios = well-resourced.* bien dotado de personal = well-staffed.* bien dotado de recursos = well-resourced.* dotado de = possessed of.* dotado de ruedas = wheeled.* dotado de tecnología moderna = modern-equipped.* pobremente dotado = under-resourced.* * *dotado -da1 ‹persona› giftedun músico dotado a gifted musiciandotado DE algo:dotado de gran habilidad artística endowed o blessed with great artistic abilityuna cocina dotada de todos los adelantos modernos a kitchen equipped with all the latest appliancesun nuevo material dotado de gran resistencia al calor a new, highly heat-resistant material, a new material which has excellent heat-resisting properties2 ‹premio›el primer premio está dotado con cien mil euros the first prize is worth a hundred thousand eurosun torneo dotado con $60.000 en premios a tournament worth $60,000 in prize money* * *
Del verbo dotar: ( conjugate dotar)
dotado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
dotado
dotar
dotado
estar dotado de algo [ persona] to be blessed with sth;
[cocina/oficina] to be equipped with sth
dotar ( conjugate dotar) verbo transitivoa) (frml) ‹institución/organismo› dotado (a) algo de or con algo ‹ de fondos› to provide sth with sth;
‹de técnica/maquinaria› to equip sth with sth;
‹ de poderes› to invest sth with sthb) [naturaleza/Dios] dotado a algn de or con algo to endow o bless sb with sth
dotado,-a adjetivo
1 (con un don especial) gifted: está dotada para la danza, she has a gift for dancing
2 (surtido, provisto) equipped: está dotado de un gran sentido del humor, he has a great sense of humour
un coche dotado de aire acondicionado, a car fitted with air conditioning
3 (un premio) el premio está dotado con tres millones, the prize is worth three million
dotar verbo transitivo
1 (conceder) dotar de, to provide with
2 (un premio, etc) to assign
3 (a una mujer) to give a dowry
' dotado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
dotada
English:
accomplished
- endow
- equipped
- gift
- gifted
- talented
- well-hung
* * *dotado, -a adj1. [persona] gifted;es un escritor muy dotado he's a very gifted writer;estar dotado para algo to have a gift for sth;está dotado para el jazz he has a talent for jazz;dotado de blessed with;un hombre dotado de un gran sentido del humor/de una increíble paciencia a man who's blessed with a fine sense of humour/incredible patience;necesitamos gente dotada de experiencia we need people who have experience;Humun hombre bien dotado a well-endowed o well-hung man;Humestá muy bien dotada she's very well-endowedtejidos dotados de gran elasticidad fabrics which have great elasticity* * *adj1 gifted;dotado para las lenguas with a gift for languages2:dotado de algo equipped with sth* * *dotado, -da adj1) : gifted2)dotado de : endowed with, equipped with* * *dotado adj1. (con talento) gifted2. (poseedor) endowed3. (equipado) equipped
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