nomear
1. to appoint someone to a position or office
The president will nominate a new judge to the Supreme Court.
O presidente nomeará um novo juiz para o Supremo Tribunal.
2. to name or call someone/something by a specific name
They decided to name their son Carlos.
Eles decidiram nomear seu filho Carlos.
3. to mention or refer to someone/something
He named several witnesses in his testimony.
Ele nomeou várias testemunhas em seu depoimento.
4. to designate or specify someone for a particular task or role
The director nominated him as project coordinator.
O diretor o nomeou como coordenador do projeto.
In Brazil and Spanish-speaking countries, 'nombrar' is commonly used in official and administrative contexts, particularly in legal documents, government appointments, and corporate settings. The term carries formal weight and is frequently used in judicial and political discourse.
Related Idioms & Phrases
nombrar por su nombre - to call someone by name
nombrar a alguien para un cargo - to appoint someone to a position
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