mi destino
/mi destino/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my destiny" is translated into Spanish as mi destino.
mi destino refers to the events that are predetermined to happen to a person in their life.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA pronunciation is /mi destino/.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, destino is a homonym that also means 'destination'. This means a person can say mi destino to describe both the fate of their life and the physical place they are traveling to.
- The verb form related to destino, which is 'destinar', is frequently used in modern Spanish to mean 'to allocate' or 'to earmark' funds or resources for a specific purpose.
- While mi destino is the literal translation, Spanish speakers often use the phrase estaba escrito meaning 'it was written' to describe destiny. This reflects a cultural tendency to view fate as a completed script.
Examples in context
- Es mi destino.This is my destiny.This sentence is useful for stating that something is mi destino.Tatoeba #1116373 by Shishir, translation #1112469 by Scott
- Mi destino está escrito en las estrellas.My destiny is written in the stars.
- Siento que encontrar este libro es mi destino.I feel that finding this book is my destiny.
- No puedo escapar de mi destino.I cannot escape my destiny.
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about their careers in a café.
- Javier¿Crees que ser actor es mi destino?Do you think being an actor is my destiny?
- MaríaSí, Javier, es tu camino.Yes, Javier, it is your path.
- JavierA veces me da miedo mi destino.Sometimes I am afraid of my destiny.
- MaríaNo temas, tú naciste para esto.Do not fear, you were born for this.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
