Adjective
/kombiˈnaðo/
In Spanish, "combinado" refers to something that is combined, mixed, or integrated from multiple components. It can describe various contexts, such as food (a dish made with various ingredients), fashion (an outfit made up of different pieces), or more technical uses in areas such as chemistry or economics (where multiple factors or elements are combined).
The frequency of use of "combinado" is moderate, as it can be used in both oral and written contexts. It tends to appear more frequently in written contexts, especially in formal communication or specific technical fields.
The dress is made of a fabric combined of cotton and polyester.
La fórmula química que utilizamos es un compuesto combinado que tiene varias propiedades.
The chemical formula we used is a combined compound that has several properties.
El menú del día incluye un plato combinado de carnes y verduras.
"Combinado" is not typically used in numerous idiomatic expressions, but here are a few contexts and phrases where the idea of combining is relevant:
The perfect combination of art and science can create masterpieces.
Combinado de sabores
I love the combination of flavors that this restaurant offers in its dishes.
Combinado empresarial
The new project is a business combination that brings together several local companies.
Combinado de entrenamiento
The word "combinado" comes from the verb "combinar," which originates from the Latin "combinare," a combination of "com-" (together) and "bina" (two). The suffix “-ado” is a common past participle ending in Spanish.
Synonyms: - Mezclado (mixed) - Unido (united) - Agrupado (grouped)
Antonyms: - Separado (separated) - Aislado (isolated) - Disperso (scattered)