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designio

design

noun deh-SEE-nyoh Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

intent

Usage Note

Designio is a formal, elevated synonym for intención or propósito, implying a deliberate plan, often with a sense of destiny or divine will. It most commonly appears in the plural designios — los designios de Dios ('the designs of God') or los designios del destino ('the designs of fate'). In everyday speech plan or intención would be used instead.

Examples

"Nadie conoce los designios del destino."

Natural Translation

Nobody knows the designs of fate.

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