Nominación (en. Nomination)

/nominaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The process by which a person is chosen or designated for a certain position, award, or recognition.
The nomination of the candidates for the award will be announced tomorrow.
La nominación de los candidatos para el premio se anunciará mañana.
The designation of a specific term or label for something.
The nomination of that new product has been very controversial.
La nominación de ese nuevo producto ha sido muy polémica.
The act of presenting something for public consideration.
Her nomination for the Oscar was highly anticipated by the public.
Su nominación al Oscar fue muy esperada por el público.

Etymology

From the Latin nominatio, meaning 'the act of naming'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nomination for the award
Process of selecting candidates to receive an award.
nominación al premio
official nomination
Designation that has formal recognition by an authority.
nominación oficial

Related Words

nominator
Person who submits the nomination.
nominador
nominee
Person who has been nominated.
nominado

Slang Meanings

To nominate someone in a humorous or informal context.
That performance deserves a nomination, but only if we do it as a joke!
¡Esa actuación merece una nominación, pero solo si lo hacemos en broma!
To refer to a nomination sarcastically.
Sure, your nomination is as legitimate as mine for the best costume of the party.
Claro, tu nominación es tan legítima como la mía para el mejor disfraz de la fiesta.