nombrar

to name

verb nohm-BRAHR Less Common

Origin: From Latin nominare.

Also means

to appoint; to mention

Usage Note

Nombrar means both 'to name' (give a name) and 'to appoint/designate': nombraron a Pedro director (they appointed Pedro as director). It differs from llamar (to call by name) and designar (to designate). The related noun nombre (name) and nombramiento (appointment) are common companions.

Examples

"Lo nombraron director del departamento."

Natural Translation

They appointed him head of the department.

Literal Translation

They-appointed-him director of-the department.

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