Translation of Italian word "destinare" to English
destinare
/destiˈnare/
Meaning
VerbTo set apart or designate for a specific purpose, use, or recipient.
How to use
The Italian verb 'destinare' means 'to allocate, to designate' (To set apart or designate for a specific purpose, use, or recipient). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. Native speakers frequently use 'destinare' in the passato prossimo rather than the passato remoto in everyday conversation, especially in northern and central Italy.
🇬🇧 English
to allocate, to designate
Example
Il ministero ha deciso di destinare nuovi fondi alla ricerca biomedica avanzata.
The ministry decided to allocate new funds to advanced biomedical research.
Questo edificio storico verrà destinato a sede museale e centro congressi.
This historic building will be designated as a museum venue and convention center.
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- Il ministero ha deciso di destinare nuovi fondi alla ricerca biomedica avanzata.— The ministry decided to allocate new funds to advanced biomedical research.
- Questo edificio storico verrà destinato a sede museale e centro congressi.— This historic building will be designated as a museum venue and convention center.
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The Italian word "destinare" means "to allocate, to designate" in English.
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