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How to Say "targeted" in Spanish

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dirigido

/dee-ree-HEE-doh//diɾiˈxiðo/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'dirigido' when 'targeted' refers to something aimed at a specific audience or group of people.
A child's gift wrapped in colorful paper with a drawing of a small child on the tag, showing it is intended for them.

Examples

Este anuncio está dirigido a estudiantes universitarios.

This ad is targeted at university students.

Fue un comentario dirigido a su hermano.

It was a comment addressed to his brother.

Matching the Noun

Because this is used as a description, it must match the gender of the thing it describes. If you are talking about a letter (la carta), use 'dirigida'.

Using the wrong connector

Mistake: “dirigido para”

Correction: dirigido a

localizado

/loh-kah-lee-SAH-doh//lokaliˈsaðo/

adjectiveB2general
Use 'localizado' when 'targeted' refers to something that is confined to or focused on a very specific point or area, often in a physical sense.
A single red flower blooming in the middle of a large field of green grass.

Examples

Siento un dolor muy localizado en la espalda.

I feel a very targeted pain in my back.

Es una tormenta muy localizada sobre la ciudad.

It's a very localized storm over the city.

Describing restricted areas

In medical or scientific contexts, this word describes something that isn't spreading, but stays in one place.

Targeted Group vs. Targeted Spot

The most common mistake is using 'localizado' when you mean a specific group of people. Remember that 'dirigido' is for audiences, while 'localizado' is for specific physical points or areas.

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