Spanish Conversation · Level 189
15 words
Spanish word
destinatario
Pronunciation
IPA/destinaˈtaɾjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounrecipient
Example
Escribe el nombre del destinatario en el paquete.
Write the recipient's name on the package.
More examples
Confirma la dirección del destinatario antes de enviar.
Confirm the recipient's address before sending.
Core concept
Individual or organization listed as the recipient on shipping, billing, or correspondence details.
Common phrases
nombre del destinatario
recipient's name
dirección del destinatario
recipient's address
para el destinatario
for the recipient
Similar words
receptor: Person or organization that receives goods, messages, or data in general or technical contexts.
remitente: Person or organization that hands a package, letter, or message to a carrier for delivery.
Definition in Spanish
Persona, empresa u organismo designado para recibir algo enviado o comunicado.
Word origin
Formed from the verb destinar 'to designate' plus the agent noun ending -ario, it denotes the person or organization assigned to receive an item or notice.
Usage tips
- In legal and commercial contexts destinatario often names the official party for notices or deliveries, so use the exact legal or business name when required.
Other meanings
- addresseenoun
- consigneenoun
Opposites
- remitentesendernoun
Related words
- destinatariafemale recipientnoun