destiny

S2 W2

BrE /ˈdestɪniː/ AmE /ˈdestəni/

noun en → es

1 FUTURE PATH [singular] B1

the future that is thought to be decided for you by fate or God, and which cannot be changed

destino, suerte, porvenir

  • one's destiny

Collocations shape one's destiny · accept one's destiny

  • She believes that her destiny is to become a doctor.

    Ella cree que su destino es convertirse en médico.

2 DESTINED FOR [T + obj] B2

used for saying what someone or something is intended to do, especially in the future

destinado para, condenado a

  • be destined to do sth

Collocations destined for success · destined to fail

  • He is destined to be a great leader.

    Él está destinado a ser un gran líder.