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donante means donor — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: December 16, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

donante

noun • /[do-NAN-te]/

donor

Example:

Buscan un donante compatible.

They're looking for a compatible donor.

🧠 What does donante mean?

A 'donante' is an individual or entity that gives something voluntarily, especially for a charitable, scientific, or medical purpose. It is most commonly used to refer to a blood donor ('donante de sangre'), an organ donor ('donante de órganos'), or a financial contributor to a cause. The word is derived from the verb 'donar' (to donate). As a noun referring to a person, 'donante' is invariable in gender; the article indicates whether it refers to a male ('el donante') or a female ('la donante').

📚 Extra examples

  • El hospital busca urgentemente un donante de sangre del tipo O negativo.
    The hospital is urgently looking for a type O-negative blood donor.
  • Gracias a un donante anónimo, se pudo construir la nueva biblioteca.
    Thanks to an anonymous donor, the new library could be built.
  • La familia del donante autorizó la donación de órganos.
    The donor's family authorized the organ donation.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'donante' belongs to a family of words related to giving, including the verb 'donar' (to donate) and the noun 'donación' (donation). Nouns ending in '-ante' that refer to people, like 'estudiante' (student) or 'cantante' (singer), are often invariable in gender, a common pattern in Spanish grammar.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "donante"

Synonyms: contribuyente, benefactor, patrocinador
Opposites: receptor, beneficiario

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'donor' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'donor' in Spanish is 'donante'.
How do you pronounce 'donante' in Spanish?
The word is pronounced doh-NAHN-teh, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'donante' in a sentence?
You can use it in a medical context, for example: 'Se necesita un donante de médula ósea compatible.' (A compatible bone marrow donor is needed.)
What is the English translation of 'donante'?
The English translation of 'donante' is 'donor'.
Does 'donante' change for gender or number?
'Donante' is a common-gender noun, meaning the word itself does not change for masculine or feminine. The article defines the gender: 'el donante' (the male donor) and 'la donante' (the female donor). For the plural, it becomes 'los donantes' or 'las donantes'.
Is 'donante' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'donante' is common, particularly in conversations related to healthcare, charitable campaigns, and non-profit organizations.
Does 'donante' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'donante' does not have any common slang or ambiguous meanings. It is a standard, formal term.
Is 'donante' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the use and meaning of 'donante' are consistent across all Spanish-speaking regions.

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