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destinado

dess-tee-NAH-doh/des.tiˈna.ðo/

“destinado” means “intended” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

intended, assigned

Also: earmarked, destined
AdjectivemB1Neutral/Formal
A transparent glass jar shaped like a large smiling cookie, clearly intended for holding baked goods, sitting on a wooden kitchen counter.

📝 In Action

Esta sala está destinada a reuniones importantes.

B1

This room is intended for important meetings.

La ayuda económica está destinada a las familias afectadas por la tormenta.

B2

The economic aid is earmarked for the families affected by the storm.

Parece que estamos destinados a encontrarnos una y otra vez.

B2

It seems we are destined to meet again and again.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • estar destinado a – to be intended for
  • fondos destinados – earmarked funds

assigned

Also: allocated
A scene where an official in a simple uniform hands a large, ornate brass key to another person wearing a backpack, symbolizing assignment to a new location.
past Participledestinado
infinitivedestinar
gerunddestinando

📝 In Action

Hemos destinado tres horas a revisar estos documentos.

B2

We have assigned three hours to review these documents.

Ella nunca hubiera destinado su vida a una causa tan simple.

C1

She would never have destined her life to such a simple cause.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "destinado" in Spanish:

allocated→assigned→destined→earmarked→intended→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: destinado

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'destinado' as an adjective?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
destinar(to destine / to assign) — Verb
destino(destiny / destination) — Noun
destinación(assignment / destination) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *destinare*, meaning 'to make firm, determine, or intend.' It shares its root with the English word 'destiny'.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish period (c. 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: destinatoPortuguese: destinado

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'destinado' and 'destino'?

'Destinado' is the form of the verb 'to assign/intend' and acts as an adjective ('intended'). 'Destino' is a noun meaning 'destiny' or 'destination' (the place you are going).

Does 'destinado' change its spelling?

Yes, it changes its ending (o/a/os/as) depending on the gender and number of the person or thing it describes. For example, 'El dinero está destinado' but 'La casa está destinada'.