Destinada (en. Destined)

/des.tiˈna.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that has been assigned or destined for a specific purpose.
Humanitarian aid is destined for the most vulnerable communities.
La ayuda humanitaria está destinada a las comunidades más vulnerables.
It implies a predefined destiny.
The project is destined to improve education in the region.
El proyecto está destinado a mejorar la educación en la región.
It is used to describe something that has been conceived for a particular outcome.
She is the person destined to lead the team.
Ella es la persona destinada a liderar el equipo.

Etymology

The term 'destinada' comes from the Latin 'destinare', which means to establish or fix.

Common Phrases and Expressions

destined for success
It refers to something or someone that has a high probability of achieving success.
destinada al éxito
to be destined
It indicates that someone is on a particular path that seems inevitable.
estar destinada
destined to fall
It is used to describe a situation that seems doomed to failure.
destinada a caer

Related Words

destiny
The place or situation to which someone or something is directed.
destino
destination
The action of designating or assigning.
destinación
designation
The act of pointing out or naming someone for a specific purpose.
designación

Slang Meanings

To be predestined.
When he found love, he felt it was something destined.
Cuando encontró el amor, sintió que era algo destinado.
To have a secured future.
He feels that his career is destined to soar.
Siente que su carrera está destinada a volar alto.