How to Say "earmarked" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “earmarked” is “destinado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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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