Asignaron (en. Assigned)

/asiɣnaˈɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of assigning something to someone.
The teacher assigned tasks to the students.
El profesor asignaron tareas a los estudiantes.
Establishing a value or an amount for something.
Funds were allocated for the construction of the new building.
Se asignaron fondos para la construcción del nuevo edificio.
Designating a person for a job or function.
He was assigned the role of leader in the project.
Le asignaron el rol de líder en el proyecto.

Etymology

From Latin 'assignare', meaning 'to assign' or 'to designate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they assigned the task
They were given a specific task.
asignaron la tarea
they assigned resources
They distributed the necessary resources.
asignaron recursos
they assigned roles
They designated functions to the people in a group.
asignaron roles

Related Words

assignment
The act of assigning something.
asignación
assigned
That has been the object of assignment.
asignado
assigner
Person who assigns.
asignador

Slang Meanings

It refers to giving a commission.
The boss assigned me the important project.
El jefe me asignaron el proyecto importante.
To mean that a prize or recognition was awarded.
The best students were assigned scholarships.
A los mejores estudiantes se les asignaron becas.