Adoptades

Adoptades is the feminine plural form of the past participle of adoptar in Spanish and Catalan, used as an adjective or noun to refer to people who have been adopted. In Catalan, adoptades agrees with feminine plural nouns, as in les filles adoptades. In Spanish, adoptadas is the feminine plural of adoptado and is used similarly, e.g., las personas adoptadas, with masculine or mixed groups using adoptados. The term is most commonly applied to human adoptees, though it can appear in other contexts where gendered language is required.

Legal and social context: Adoption creates a legal parent–child relationship between adoptive and adopted individuals, with rights and duties defined by civil or family law. The specific consequences—such as inheritance, nationality, and identity documentation—vary by jurisdiction. In many societies, discussions of adopted people emphasize identity, family history, and, when appropriate, openness with biological origins.

Terminology and usage considerations: Because adoptades marks feminine gender, speakers may use gender-neutral formulations when referring to mixed groups, such as personas adoptadas or personas adoptados, or opt for inclusive language like personas adoptives. The choice of term can reflect linguistic tradition as well as sensitivity to personal or cultural identities.

See also: Adopción, Adopción internacional, Adoptante, Adoptado, Adoptados, Adoptades.