This is the 9895th most frequent Portuguese word.
designou
"Designou" means "designated" or "appointed."
In this sentence, 'designou' is used to mean 'appointed' or 'assigned' someone to a specific role or responsibility.
Ela designou Maria como sua assistente pessoal.
She appointed Maria as her personal assistant.
Here, 'designou' is used to indicate the act of designating or specifying a particular item for use or focus.
O professor designou o capítulo três como estudo para a próxima aula.
The teacher assigned chapter three as study material for the next lesson.
In this context, 'designou' conveys the meaning of allocating or assigning a particular area for a specific purpose.