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    Destino (en. Destination)

    /desˈtino/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The end or purpose of a thing.
    The destination of the letter is Juan's house.
    El destino de la carta es la casa de Juan.
    The place to which a person or object is headed.
    Our destination is the beach this weekend.
    Nuestro destino es la playa este fin de semana.
    The set of circumstances that affect a person's life.
    Sometimes I believe that destiny is already written.
    A veces creo que el destino ya está escrito.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'destinum', which means 'to have an end'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    change one's destiny
    Altering the course or circumstances of life.
    cambiar el destino
    write one's own destiny
    Taking control over decisions and the future.
    escribir el propio destino
    marked destiny
    A destiny that seems predetermined or inevitable.
    destino marcado

    Related Words

    destination
    The act of designating something for a specific end.
    destinación
    destined
    A person or thing that has been designated for a particular purpose.
    destinado
    final destination
    The last place to which a journey leads.
    destino final

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to future situations, like a plan or desire.
    That new job could be my destiny.
    Ese nuevo trabajo puede ser mi destino.
    Used in leisure contexts to refer to a desired location.
    We are going to a beach destination.
    Vamos a un destino de playa.