Nombró (en. Named)

/nomˈbɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To assign a name to someone or something.
She named her son in honor of her father.
Ella nombró a su hijo en honor a su padre.
To mention or indicate someone or something specifically.
At the meeting, the director named the new employees.
En la reunión, el director nombró a los nuevos empleados.
To designate or organize by means of a name.
The committee appointed a person in charge of the event.
El comité nombró a un encargado para el evento.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'nominare', which means 'to name'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the name of
On behalf of someone.
a nombre de
full name
Full name of a person.
nombre y apellido
to name
To name or assign a name to something.
dar nombre a

Related Words

to name
The act of giving a name.
nombrar
name
Word that identifies a person or thing.
nombre
denomination
Name or title by which something is known.
denominación

Slang Meanings

To name something informally.
At the party, the DJ was named the best of the year.
En la fiesta, se nombró al DJ como el mejor del año.
To say someone's name in a specific context.
When Juan was named, everyone applauded.
Cuando se nombró a Juan, todos aplaudieron.