Dorado
Definition
(adj) Covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint; wealthy but superficially so
Examples
“Las invitaciones doradas a la gala ocultaban su verdadero propósito: una recaudación de fondos benéfica.”
“El reloj dorado de su abuelo ya no funciona.”
His grandfather's gold-painted watch doesn't work anymore.
“Compró un marco dorado en el Rastro de Madrid.”
He bought a gilded frame at Madrid's flea market.
“Marta vive rodeada de dorado, pero siempre anda pidiendo fiado en la cafetería.”
Marta lives surrounded by gold, but she's always asking for credit at the café.
“Con ese discurso dorado, el alcalde quiso tapar los despidos de la fábrica.”
With that polished speech, the mayor tried to cover up the factory layoffs.
Related words
Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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