destino
/desˈt͡ʃĩ.nu/
The Portuguese word for destiny is destino.
destino refers to a predetermined condition, fate or a fixed order of things. In common usage, it is also used to mean a destination, referring to the place one is going.
Meaning: predetermined condition, fate, fixed order of things (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of destino is destinos, which can mean either destinies or destinations.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /desˈtʃĩ.nu/.
Did you know?
- When talking about a 'fatal' destiny, Portuguese speakers might use fado, a word that refers to both fate and a traditional, melancholic genre of music.
- While destino means fate, the phrase estava escrito meaning 'it was written' is often used as a cultural synonym to imply a destiny that cannot be changed.
- In Brazil, the word destino can sometimes be used in a legal or administrative context to refer to the final disposal or 'destination' of a piece of evidence or a fund.
Examples in context
- Que é o destino?What is destiny?This sentence is useful for asking for a definition of destino.Tatoeba #10897525 by carlosalberto, translation #10897518 by carlosalberto
- É o nosso destino.It is our destiny.This sentence is useful for stating that something is destino.Tatoeba #2849797 by MarlonX19, translation #1108031 by Scott
- Talvez seja o destino.Maybe it's destiny.This sentence is useful for expressing possibility regarding destino.Tatoeba #1912050 by alexmarcelo, translation #1345133 by CM
- O destino do mundo está nas mãos da humanidadeThe destiny of the world is in the hands of humanity
- O fado é implacável com todos nósFate is relentless with all of us
- Eu não acredito em destino, apenas em sorteI don't believe in destiny, only in luck
- O sucesso dele é uma proeza do destinoHis success is a feat of destiny
- Cada um tem seu próprio rumo na vidaEveryone has their own course in life
- Ele está destinado ao sucessoHe is destined for success
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Gabriel are looking at the stars in a park.
- BeatrizVocê acredita em destino?Do you believe in destiny?
- GabrielSim, eu acho que tudo tem um destino.Yes, I think everything has a destiny.
- BeatrizEntão nosso encontro foi o destino.So our meeting was destiny.
- GabrielCom certeza, Beatriz.For sure, Beatriz.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry destino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
