Nombramiento (en. Appointment)

/nom.bra.mien.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of naming someone to a position.
The appointment of the new director took place yesterday.
El nombramiento del nuevo director se realizó ayer.
The document that formalizes the appointment.
I received the appointment in digital format.
Recibí el nombramiento en formato digital.
Designation of a person for a specific task.
His appointment was very well received by the team.
Su nombramiento fue muy bien recibido por el equipo.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'nombrar,' which in turn has roots in Latin 'nominare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Temporary appointment
Assignment to a position for a limited period.
nombramiento temporal
Permanent appointment
Assignment to a position permanently.
nombramiento permanente
To make an appointment
To carry out the action of designating someone for a position.
hacer un nombramiento

Related Words

To name
To designate someone for a position or function.
nombrar
Position
Position held by a person within an organization.
cargo
Designation
The act of naming someone for a position or function.
designación

Slang Meanings

Informal appointment
The informal appointment in the meeting surprised everyone.
El nombramiento informal en la reunión dejó a todos sorprendidos.
Appointment by favoritism
That appointment by favoritism generated a lot of criticism.
Ese nombramiento a dedo generó muchas críticas.