designated seat
[/ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd siːt/]
nounpl: designated seats
assento designado / lugar designado / cadeira reservada
1. A specific seat that has been officially assigned or reserved for a particular person, purpose, or category of people
The designated seat for the elderly passenger was near the front of the bus.
O assento designado para o passageiro idoso ficava perto da frente do ônibus.
2. A seat allocated in advance for a reserved space or special status
She found her designated seat in the theater by matching the number on her ticket.
Ela encontrou seu lugar designado no teatro comparando o número em seu ingresso.
3. A reserved seat that cannot be occupied by just anyone due to legal, regulatory, or organizational requirements
Designated seats for people with disabilities must be kept clear at all times.
Os assentos designados para pessoas com deficiência devem ser mantidos livres em todos os momentos.
In Brazil, designated seats are especially prominent in public transportation (buses, trains, metros) where seats are legally reserved for elderly people, pregnant women, people with disabilities, and parents with small children. In the USA, this terminology is common in theaters, airplanes, and disability accessibility contexts. The concept reflects broader social policies around accessibility and inclusive public spaces.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take one's designated seat - to sit in one's assigned place
hold a designated seat - to maintain or occupy a reserved position
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