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designado

designated

adjective deh-seeg-NAH-doh Rare
People & Society Professions

Also means

appointed

Usage Note

Designado is the past participle of designar used as an adjective, often in formal or official contexts — el representante designado ('the designated representative'). It implies a specific, deliberate appointment rather than a casual one. Do not confuse with asignado ('assigned'), which is more general.

Examples

"El representante designado tomó la palabra."

Natural Translation

The designated representative took the floor.

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