Designado (en. Appointed)

/desiɣˈnaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
One who has been appointed to a position or function.
The designated person to lead the project arrived early.
El designado para dirigir el proyecto llegó temprano.
Indicates a specific goal or destination.
The designated location for the meeting is the conference room.
El designado lugar para la reunión es la sala de conferencias.

Etymology

From the verb 'designar', which comes from the Latin 'designare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

appointed by hand
Appointed arbitrarily, without an official selection process.
designado a dedo
designated for
Called or chosen specifically for a task or function.
designado para

Related Words

to designate
To distribute or assign a position or function to someone.
designar
designation
The act of naming someone to a position.
designación

Slang Meanings

Someone who has been elected without real merit.
That designation was just due to favoritism.
Ese designado fue solo por compadrazgo.
Someone who occupies a position temporarily.
It's just a temporary appointee until the permanent ones arrive.
Es solo un designado hasta que lleguen los permanentes.