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Nombramos

Nombramos is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb nombrar, which means to name, designate, or appoint. In usage, it can indicate that the speaker and others are naming someone or something, or assigning a role, title, or designation. It can also be used in the sense of mentioning or referring to something in speech.

Etymology and meaning: Nombrar comes from the Latin nominare, meaning to name or designate. The sense of

Usage and senses: In official or formal contexts, nombrar is commonly used to indicate appointment to a

Conjugation and forms: Nombrar is a regular -ar verb. Present tense forms include: yo nombro, tú nombras,

See also: Nombramiento (appointment), designar, llamar.

appointing
someone
to
a
position
developed
over
time,
especially
in
formal
or
official
contexts,
but
the
verb
also
covers
more
everyday
uses
such
as
naming
a
person
or
mentioning
a
subject.
position,
for
example,
"La
comisión
nombró
a
la
directora"
(The
committee
named
the
director).
In
everyday
language,
it
can
mean
to
name
a
person,
to
designate
a
category,
or
to
mention
something
in
a
discussion,
as
in
"Nombramos
a
María
para
el
puesto"
(We
appoint
María
to
the
position)
or
"Nombraré
algunos
ejemplos"
(I
will
name
a
few
examples).
The
term
is
often
contrasted
with
designar,
which
can
carry
a
more
formal
or
specialized
nuance.
él/ella/usted
nombra,
nosotros/nosotras
nombramos,
vosotros/vosotras
nombráis,
ellos/ellas/ustedes
nombran.
The
root
and
pronunciation
are
straightforward,
with
the
vosotros
form
carrying
an
accent:
nombráis.