designamos

Designamos is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb designar, meaning we designate or appoint. It is a finite verb form used when the subject is nosotros/nosotras, and it commonly appears in formal and informal contexts to indicate the act of designating a person, a position, or a thing for a specific role or task. Examples include: Designamos a Juan como coordinador del proyecto and Designamos a la comisión para supervisar la tarea.

Etymology and meaning: The verb designar comes from Latin designare, meaning to mark out or designate, originally from designum ‘mark, sign’ and the -ar verb ending. In modern Spanish, designar covers both selecting someone for a position and indicating a designation or label for an object or outcome. The form designamos thus expresses a collective action of designation.

Usage notes: Designamos is a regular -ar verb and follows standard conjugation patterns for this class. It appears with direct objects: designamos a alguien, designamos algo. In contrast to synonyms, designar often conveys a formal or official act of appointing or assigning a role, whereas nombrar is more general and can mean to name, appoint, or mention. The noun form designación corresponds to the act or result of designation.

See also: designación, designador, designación oficial, nombramiento. These terms relate to the act of naming or appointing people or roles and help distinguish nuances between designation and appointment in Spanish usage.