Spanish phrase
¿Cómo se asignan ~?
Meaning
How are ___ assigned?
When to use it
Asks how items or spaces are allocated. Used to inquire about criteria such as order, seniority, or drawing lots in neutral practical situations like rooms or seats.
Example dialogue
¿Cómo se asignan las habitaciones del piso compartido?
How are the rooms in the shared apartment assigned?
Se asignan por antigüedad y, si hay empate, por sorteo.
They are assigned by seniority, and if there's a tie, by drawing lots.