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el docto, docto(
dohk
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. scholar
Ignacio se convirtió en un docto respetado tras años de estudio y mucho trabajo.Ignacio became a respected scholar after years of studying and a lot of hard work.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. learned
Se nota que Ana es una persona docta por el complejo vocabulario que utiliza al hablar.You can tell Ana is a learned person from the complex vocabulary she uses when she speaks.
b. well versed
Mi hermano adora la música desde siempre y por eso es tan docto en este ámbito.My brother has always loved music which is why he is so well versed in the field.
c. erudite
Mi abuelo era un intelectual que se movía en círculos eruditos.My grandfather was an intellectual who moved in erudite circles.
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