denominano

Denominano is the third person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb denominare. It translates to they name, designate, or call something by a given name or title. The construction often appears with a direct object and, to specify the name, with a complement such as con un nome o con un soprannome, or simply denotando the object’s designation.

Etymology and related forms: denominare comes from Latin denominare, built from de- plus nomen “name,” indicating the act of giving a denomination or designation. The noun denominazione refers to the act of naming or the name itself, and is widely used in contexts ranging from official designations to branding, taxonomy, and religious or cultural denominations.

Usage and nuance: denominare is a formal or neutral verb used in administrative, scientific, legal, or journalistic writing. It often implies an official or deliberate naming, rather than a casual or informal call. In everyday language, synonyms such as chiamare or nominare can convey a similar idea but with different nuance; denominare emphasizes the act of assigning a specific name or designation.

Examples:

- La commissione ha denominato i nuovi quartieri con nomi di esploratori famosi.

- La specie è stata denominata Felis catus.

- Gli autori hanno denominato il personaggio con un soprannome ironico.

See also: denominazione, nominare, chiamare.