designada

Designada is the feminine singular form of the past participle designado, derived from designar, meaning designated or appointed. In Spanish, designar refers to the act of appointing someone to a position or task; designada is used for a female who has been designated for a role. The term can function as an adjective, as in la designada funcionaria, and also as a substantive noun referring to the designated person, for example “la designada para el cargo.”

Etymology and forms: designar comes from Latin designare. The masculine counterpart is designado, and the feminine plural is designadas, while masculine plural is designados. As a rule, designada agrees in gender and number with the person described.

Usage: designada is common in formal and media contexts to indicate an upcoming appointment before inauguration or assumption of duties. It signals that a designation has occurred, without implying that the person has yet begun their official functions. It is often used in governmental, corporate, or organizational announcements.

Examples: “La designada ministra presentará su programa ante el Congreso.” “El designado director asumirá sus funciones en julio.” In mixed or male-dominated contexts, the masculine form designado or the plural designados may be used.

See also: designación, designar, designado. Related terms in other languages include designate in English and similar forms in Romance languages.