noun

Dorado

duh-RAH-doh

Dorado (noun) means a large, brightly colored ocean fish, also called mahi-mahi or dolphinfish, prized for its iridescent skin and as food. Example: “We grilled fresh dorado caught earlier that morning.”

noun

A large, brightly colored ocean fish, also called mahi-mahi or dolphinfish, prized for its iridescent skin and as food.

"We grilled fresh dorado caught earlier that morning."

How to use Dorado

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA golden-colored game fish also known as mahi-mahi.

Easily confused with

mahi-mahi

Word forms

dorados plural, doradoes plural

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Etymology

From Italian dorato ("gilded, golden"), ultimately from Latin deaurare, "to gild" — a reference to the fish's shimmering color.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Dorado

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dorado” mean?

The word “Dorado” means a large, brightly colored ocean fish, also called mahi-mahi or dolphinfish, prized for its iridescent skin and as food. In plain terms, a golden-colored game fish also known as mahi-mahi.

How do you pronounce “Dorado”?

“Dorado” is pronounced duh-RAH-doh (/dəˈɹɑːdəʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dorado” in a sentence?

Here is “Dorado” used in a sentence: “We grilled fresh dorado caught earlier that morning.”

What part of speech is “Dorado”?

“Dorado” is a noun.

Where does the word “Dorado” come from?

The word “Dorado” comes from Latin. From Italian dorato ("gilded, golden"), ultimately from Latin deaurare, "to gild" — a reference to the fish's shimmering color.