dominio
domain
noun doh-MEE-nyoh Less Common
Origin: From Latin dominium ('ownership, rule').
Also means
mastery
Usage Note
Dominio covers several senses: ownership or control over a territory, mastery of a skill (dominio del idioma), and an internet domain name (nombre de dominio). Dominio público means 'public domain.' The verb dominar ('to dominate, to master') shares the same root.
Examples
"Tiene un gran dominio del inglés y el francés."
Natural Translation
She has great mastery of English and French.
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