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.