educado
polite, well-mannered, well-bred
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/e.ðuˈka.ðo/
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Cultural Note
False friend alert: 'educado' doesn't mean 'educated' (which is 'culto' or 'instruido'). It means well-mannered and polite. Telling parents their children are 'muy educados' is one of the highest compliments, as it reflects well on the family's upbringing. Good manners are considered a reflection of 'buena educación' (good upbringing).
📝 Example Sentences
Es un chico muy educado, siempre saluda al llegar.
He's a very polite boy, he always says hello when he arrives.
Tus hijos son muy educados.
Your children are very well-mannered.
Ser educado no cuesta nada.
Being polite costs nothing.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | educada |
| masculine | educado |
| feminine_plural | educadas |
| masculine_plural | educados |