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    Nombrar (en. Name)

    /nomˈbɾaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give or assign a name to someone or something.
    The teacher decided to name the new student.
    El maestro decidió nombrar al nuevo estudiante.
    To mention someone or something in a conversation or text.
    It is not correct to name people without their consent.
    No es correcto nombrar a personas sin su consentimiento.
    To officially name someone for a position or function.
    He was named as the project director.
    Fue nombrado como director del proyecto.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'nominare', which means 'to give a name'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To name someone
    To refer to or mention a person.
    nombrar a alguien
    To appoint a position
    To assign a position or responsibility to someone.
    nombrar un cargo
    To name in vain
    To mention something of no importance or without justified reason.
    nombrar en vano

    Related Words

    Name
    A word or set of words that designate a person, thing, or place.
    nombre
    Denomination
    The act of giving a name or designation.
    denominación
    Nomination
    The act of proposing or suggesting someone for a position or award.
    nominación

    Slang Meanings

    To name something informally.
    When going to a party, they only name what they want to bring.
    Cuando se va a una fiesta, solo nombran lo que quieren llevar.
    To name someone with a nickname.
    He likes to name his friends with funny nicknames.
    Le gusta nombrar a sus amigos con apodos graciosos.