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dotar

to endow

verb doh-TAHR Less Common
People & Society Money

Origin: From Latin 'dotare' (to endow, to give a dowry), related to 'dos' (dowry).

Also means

to equip, to provide

Usage Note

Dotar means to endow or provide someone/something with a quality or resource. It is typically used with the preposition de: dotar de recursos (to provide with resources), dotado de talento (gifted with talent). The past participle dotado is frequently used as an adjective meaning 'gifted' or 'talented'.

Examples

"El programa dota a los alumnos de herramientas."

Natural Translation

The program equips the students with tools.

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