Also means
sophisticated
Usage Note
Elaborado is the past participle of elaborar (to elaborate, to produce) used as an adjective meaning carefully crafted or complex. Un plato muy elaborado is a highly worked dish, and un argumento elaborado is a carefully constructed argument. It can also simply mean 'made' or 'produced': elaborado en España (made in Spain).
Examples
"El chef preparó un menú muy elaborado."
Natural Translation
The chef prepared a very elaborate menu.
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