destinatario
“destinatario” means “recipient” in Spanish (the person who receives something).
recipient, addressee
Also: target audience
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Escribe el nombre del destinatario en la parte frontal del sobre.
A2Write the recipient's name on the front of the envelope.
El paquete fue devuelto porque el destinatario no vivía en esa dirección.
B1The package was returned because the addressee did not live at that address.
Debemos identificar al destinatario ideal para nuestra campaña de marketing.
B2We must identify the ideal target audience for our marketing campaign.
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Quick Quiz: destinatario
Question 1 of 3
If you are sending a letter, who is the 'destinatario'?
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From the Latin 'destinatarius', which comes from 'destinare', meaning 'to make firm' or 'to establish'. It shares the same root as the English word 'destination'.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'destinatario' only for mail?
While most common in mail and shipping, it can also refer to the intended audience of a book, a speech, or a marketing campaign.
How do I say 'recipient' for a woman?
Simply change the final 'o' to an 'a' to make it 'destinataria'.
Can 'destinatario' mean a computer in a network?
Yes, in technical IT contexts, it can refer to the 'destination' or 'receiving' device or node.