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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

    Nomination
    The act of proposing or suggesting someone for a position or award.
    nominación
    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

    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.