How is the word nombrar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
appoint
verb

Elegir oficialmente a alguien para un puesto.

To officially choose someone for a job

Examples with “nombrar”

See how the word “nombrar” is used in sentences

  • La nombraron directora. — They appointed her as director.

  • El gerente designará mañana a un nuevo jefe de equipo. — The manager will appoint a new team leader tomorrow.

  • ¿Podemos fijar una reunión para el próximo martes? — Can we appoint a meeting for next Tuesday?

  • La junta nombrará a un nuevo tesorero. — The board will appoint a new treasurer.

  • ¿Podrías designar a alguien para ocuparse de este proyecto? — Could you appoint someone to handle this project?

  • Deberíamos fijar una hora para nuestra conversación. — We should appoint a time for our discussion.

  • ¿Quién puede nombrar a un reemplazo? — Who can appoint a replacement?

  • Decidieron designar a Mary como coordinadora del evento. — They decided to appoint Mary as the event coordinator.

  • El gerente fijará una fecha para el arranque del proyecto. — The manager will appoint a date for the project kickoff.

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