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destination

[/ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: destinations / destinos
destino
1. The place to which someone or something is going or being sent
Our destination is Paris.
Nosso destino é Paris.
2. A place that is particularly popular or famous for a specific purpose
This beach is a popular tourist destination.
Esta praia é um destino turístico popular.
3. The intended purpose or end goal of a journey
We finally reached our destination after hours of driving.
Finalmente chegamos ao nosso destino após horas de direção.
Synonyms
goaltargetendpointarrival pointaim
Antonyms
originsourcestarting pointdeparture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
destino
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
destino
Standard usage, sometimes 'ponto de chegada' for formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
destino
Standard usage in both casual and formal speech
Portugal
destino
Standard term; 'local de destino' used for emphasis

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach one's destination
final destination
top destination
dream destination
chegar ao destino (Portuguese idiom)
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