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How to Say "destined" in Spanish

The Spanish word fordestinedis destinadoB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
AdjectiveB1Neutral/Formal
fate or future
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Examples

Esta sala está destinada a reuniones importantes.

This room is intended for important meetings.

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

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

Parece que estamos destinados a encontrarnos una y otra vez.

It seems we are destined to meet again and again.

Agreement Rule

As an adjective, 'destinado' must change its ending to match the noun it describes in number (singular/plural) and gender (masculine/feminine): 'destinada', 'destinados', 'destinadas'.

Always Use 'a'

When saying what something is intended for, always use the preposition 'a' (to/for) right after 'destinado'.

Forgetting Gender Agreement

Mistake:La carta está destinado a ti.

Correction: La carta está destinada a ti. (Since 'carta' is feminine, the adjective must be 'destinada'.)

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