renombrar

to rename

verb rreh-nohm-BRAHR Rare

Origin: From re- (again) + nombrar (to name).

Usage Note

Renombrar is a regular -ar verb meaning to give a new name to something or someone. It is the standard verb used for renaming files and folders in computing (renombrar un archivo). The adjective renombrado means 'renowned' or 'famous' — a false cognate of the verb's participle that can cause confusion.

Examples

"Voy a renombrar este archivo."

Natural Translation

I am going to rename this file.

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