asignado
/ah-seen-YAH-doh/
assigned
The red tag shows that this specific seat has been assigned to someone.
asignado(adjective)
assigned
?given a specific place or task
allocated
?resources or funds distributed for a purpose
,appointed
?chosen for a specific role
📝 In Action
Por favor, siéntate en tu lugar asignado.
A1Please, sit in your assigned spot.
Él es el profesor asignado para esta clase.
A2He is the teacher assigned for this class.
El presupuesto asignado al proyecto es muy pequeño.
B1The budget allocated to the project is very small.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the word to the noun
Since this acts as a descriptor, it must match the thing it describes. Use 'asignado' for masculine items and 'asignada' for feminine items.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgot to change the ending
Mistake: "La tarea asignado."
Correction: La tarea asignada. Because 'tarea' is feminine, you must change the 'o' to an 'a'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'estar'
When saying something 'is assigned,' use the verb 'estar' (to be) because it describes a current state or status.
A task is being assigned as the tool is handed over.
📝 In Action
Hemos asignado un nuevo líder al grupo.
B1We have assigned a new leader to the group.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Done' form
Asignado is the past participle. In Spanish, we use this form with the verb 'haber' to talk about things we 'have done'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: asignado
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the assigned task' (tarea)?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'asignado' change if I'm talking about more than one thing?
Yes! If you are talking about plural masculine things, use 'asignados'. For plural feminine things, use 'asignadas'.
Is 'asignado' formal?
It is neutral. You can use it in a professional office setting or when talking about your seat on a bus.