Nombra (en. Name)

/ˈnom.bra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of designating a person or thing with a name.
She names all the participants in the meeting.
Ella nombra a todos los participantes en la reunión.
To designate someone for a position or function.
The president appoints a new minister.
El presidente nombra a un nuevo ministro.
To make mention of someone or something.
He doesn't mention his ex in the conversation.
No nombra a su ex en la conversación.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'nominare', which means 'to name'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make known
To make someone or something's name known.
dar a conocer
to name a saint
In a religious context, to assign someone the title or name of a saint.
nombrar un santo
name and surname
Complete reference that includes a person's name and surname.
nombra y apellidos

Related Words

name
Term used to refer to a person or thing.
nombre
denomination
The act of naming something or someone, or the name given.
denominación
appointment
The action of designating someone to a position.
nombramiento

Slang Meanings

To colloquially name someone in a friendly context.
When we arrived, he names me as the best friend.
Cuando llegamos, él me nombra como el mejor amigo.
To name someone for a joke or anecdote.
At the party, he always mentions Juan when telling stories.
En la fiesta, siempre nombra a Juan al contar historias.