dador

giving, donor (as adjective)

adjective noun dah-DOHR Less Common

Origin: From Latin datorem (giver).

Also means

giver (noun)

Usage Note

Dador is an agent noun derived from dar (to give), used in formal and legal Spanish. Dador de sangre means blood donor in some Latin American countries, while Spain favours donante. As an adjective it means 'giving' or 'generous' in elevated prose. It is relatively rare in everyday speech.

Examples

"El dador de la carta esperaba una respuesta."

Natural Translation

The giver of the letter awaited a reply.

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