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    Nombraba (en. Named)

    /nomˈbɾa.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To indicate or point out the name of something or someone.
    When he went to the meeting, he was naming all the attendees.
    Cuando fue a la reunión, él nombraba a todos los asistentes.
    To designate or select someone for a position or function.
    The director named new managers each year.
    El director nombraba nuevos gerentes cada año.
    To mention someone or something.
    In her speech, she named her mentors.
    En su discurso, ella nombraba a sus mentores.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'nominare', which means 'to designate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to name someone
    To indicate or designate a person for a position or function.
    nombrar a alguien
    to name a fact
    To refer to a specific event or situation.
    nombrar un hecho
    not to name names
    Not to mention specific people.
    no nombrar nombres

    Related Words

    name
    Word that designates a person, animal, or thing.
    nombre
    appointment
    Act of naming someone to a position.
    nombramiento

    Slang Meanings

    Using someone's name to get something.
    She always named her dad to get discounts.
    Ella siempre nombraba a su papá para que le dieran descuentos.