nombrarConjugation
nombrar means to name.
Complete Conjugation Tables
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive (nombrara/nombre) expresses hypothetical past situations or wishes.
Present Subjunctive
Use present subjunctive (nombre) after doubts, wishes, or emotions, like 'Espero que nombres bien.' (I hope you name well).
Imperative
Negative Imperative
Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive, e.g., 'No nombres a nadie.' (Don't name anyone).
Imperative
Use imperative for direct commands like '¡Nombra a tu amigo!' (Name your friend!).
Indicative
Conditional
The conditional (nombraría) expresses hypotheticals ('would name'): 'Yo nombraría el lugar.' (I would name the place).
Preterite
The preterite of 'nombrar' is regular: nombré, nombraste, nombró, nombramos, nombrasteis, nombraron.
Imperfect
The imperfect (nombra) describes ongoing or habitual past actions, like 'Él nombraba a sus hijos.' (He used to name his children).
Present
The present tense (nombro) describes current actions or habits, like 'Yo nombro la capital.' (I name the capital).
Future
The future tense (nombraré) talks about future actions: 'Yo nombraré al nuevo líder.' (I will name the new leader).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does nombrar mean in Spanish?
nombrar means "to name".
Is nombrar a regular or irregular verb?
nombrar is a regular -ar verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate nombrar in the present tense?
The present tense of nombrar is: yo nombro, tú nombras, él/ella/usted nombra, nosotros nombramos, vosotros nombráis, ellos/ellas/ustedes nombran.
How do you conjugate nombrar in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of nombrar is: yo nombré, tú nombraste, él/ella/usted nombró, nosotros nombramos, vosotros nombrasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes nombraron.
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