Nombraron (en. They named)

/nomˈbɾaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To designate someone for a position or function.
They named Juan as the new director of the company.
Nombraron a Juan como nuevo director de la empresa.
To indicate or mention a name.
They named all the awards during the ceremony.
Nombraron a todos los premios durante la ceremonia.
To assign a title or recognition to someone.
This year they named María the honoree of the festival.
Este año nombraron a María homenajeada del festival.

Etymology

From Latin 'nominare', which means 'to name'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

not to name names
To avoid pointing out specific individuals.
no nombrar nombres
to name a price
To specify how much something costs.
nombrar un precio
to name things by their name
To speak honestly or clearly about a matter.
nombrar las cosas por su nombre

Related Words

appointment
Action of naming someone for a position.
nombramiento
name
Word that designates a person, place, or thing.
nombre
nominal
Related to the name or nomination.
nominal

Slang Meanings

To name someone in a colloquial context.
When someone recommends you, it's like naming you in the group.
Cuando alguien te recomienda, es como si te nombraran en el grupo.
To give a nickname or moniker.
My friends named me 'the king of parties'.
Mis amigos me nombraron 'el rey de las fiestas'.