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dado

given

adjective DAH-doh Less Common
Grammar & Structure Conjunctions

Usage Note

Dado is the past participle of dar used as an adjective meaning 'given, granted.' The phrase dado que introduces a reason clause ('given that, since'): dado que no hay tiempo, lo haremos mañana. En un momento dado means 'at a given moment.' As a noun, el dado means a dice.

Examples

"Dado que era tarde, decidimos quedarnos en casa."

Natural Translation

Given that it was late, we decided to stay home.

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