nombra

Nombra is a conjugated form of the Spanish verb nombrar. It appears as the third-person singular present indicative, as in Él nombra a los testigos (He names the witnesses), and as the second-person singular informal affirmative imperative, as in Nombra a tu representante (Name your representative). The base verb nombrar means to name, to mention, or to appoint someone to a position. In use, nombrar can express naming someone by name, mentioning something by reference, or officially designating someone for a role or duty.

Etymology and range of meaning: Nombrar comes from Latin nominare, itself related to nomen, meaning name. Through historical development in the Romance languages, the form stabilized as nombrar in Spanish, while the noun nombre means “name.” The verb has multiple closely related senses, including naming someone, mentioning something, and appointing or designating a person to a post or task. The exact sense is determined by context and complement.

Usage notes: Nombra, like other conjugated forms of nombrar, takes a direct object when referring to naming or mentioning something or someone. It is commonly used in everyday speech, media, and formal writing when describing the act of naming or appointing. Related forms include nombrar (infinitive), nombrado (past participle named), nombramiento (appointment or designation), and nombre (name, a noun). While primarily a verb form, nombra is not used as a standalone noun in Spanish.

See also: Nombrar, Nombre, Nomina, Nomenclatura.