What is the Spanish word for "appoint"?

Learn how to say "appoint" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

appoint

Spanish

nombrar

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Alternative translations of "appoint"

designar
fijar
establecer
contratar

Examples of how to use "appoint" in Spanish

English
They will appoint a new manager soon.
Spanish
Pronto nombrarán a un nuevo gerente.
English
They appoint a new manager today.
Spanish
Hoy nombran a un nuevo gerente.
English
She appointed him last Monday.
Spanish
Ella lo nombró el lunes pasado.
English
We are appointing a committee now.
Spanish
Estamos formando un comité ahora.
English
He has appointed three advisers already.
Spanish
Él ya ha nombrado a tres asesores.

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