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    Designios (en. Designs)

    /desiɲios/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Intentions or purposes that one has in mind.
    His designs were aimed at achieving social change.
    Sus designios estaban dirigidos a lograr un cambio social.
    Plans elaborated or imagined by a person or group.
    The designs of the new project were discussed at the meeting.
    Los designios del nuevo proyecto fueron discutidos en la reunión.
    Ideas or concepts that one wants to carry out.
    The designs of the research are ambitious and complex.
    Los designios de la investigación son ambiciosos y complejos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'designium', which means 'project' or 'model'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to the designs of someone
    to depend on what someone decides or proposes.
    a los designios de alguien
    hidden designs
    intentions that are not obvious at first glance.
    designios ocultos
    to follow the designs of destiny
    to go with what life or destiny has in store.
    seguir los designios del destino

    Related Words

    design
    Process of creating or planning something.
    diseño
    destiny
    What happens to a person in their life, generally considered inevitable.
    destino
    project
    Plan or proposed course of action.
    proyecto

    Slang Meanings

    In some communities, it is used to refer to 'secret intentions'.
    Their designs are quite dark, better stay alert.
    Sus designios son bastante oscuros, mejor mantente alerta.
    Sometimes used as a synonym for 'crazy plans'.
    Those were very bold designs, no one would have believed them.
    Esos eran designios muy atrevidos, nadie los hubiera creído.