What does "nombrar" mean in English?

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Spanish

nombrar

English

to name

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Alternative translations of "nombrar"

to appoint
to nominate
to designate
to mention

Examples of how to use "nombrar" in Spanish

Spanish
Lo nombraron director del departamento.
English
They appointed him director of the department.
Spanish
Yo nombro al ganador ahora.
English
I am appointing the winner now.
Spanish
Ella nombró al nuevo presidente.
English
She appointed the new president.
Spanish
Nosotros nombrábamos representantes cada año.
English
We used to appoint representatives every year.
Spanish
Mañana nombrarán a la directora.
English
Tomorrow they will appoint the director.

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