Nombrado (en. Appointed)
/nomˈbɾaðo/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Refers to someone who has been designated for a position or role.
The named project director began working immediately.
El nombrado director del proyecto comenzó a trabajar inmediatamente.
Indicates a person who has been mentioned or chosen in a list.
Among those named for the award, she is the favorite.
Entre los nombrados para el premio, ella es la favorita.
Term used to refer to someone whose identity has already been revealed.
The named witness was to appear before the court.
El nombrado testigo debía comparecer ante el tribunal.
Etymology
From the verb name, which comes from the Latin 'nombrāre'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Named character
A character who has been mentioned or assigned in a work.
personaje nombrado
Named in the list
Someone who has been included in a list of candidates or selections.
nombrado en la lista
Related Words
Name
Verb that means to mention or assign a name.
nombrar
Name
Word that designates a person, animal, or thing.
nombre
Designation
Action of naming or assigning a position or title.
designación
Slang Meanings
Someone who is given a popular name in a group.
The named at the party was 'the karaoke king'.
El nombrado de la fiesta era 'el rey del karaoke'.
Term used to refer to someone who has been chosen among several.
After the vote, the named was celebrated by everyone.
Después de la votación, el nombrado fue muy celebrado por todos.