nombrar Present Conjugation
nombrar — to name
The present tense (nombro) describes current actions or habits, like 'Yo nombro la capital.' (I name the capital).
nombrar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense for actions happening right now, habitual actions, or general truths. For 'nombrar', you might use it when someone is actively naming something, or when it's their job to name things regularly, like a judge naming a winner.
Notes on nombrar in the Present
'Nombrar' is regular in the present tense. All conjugations follow the standard pattern for -ar verbs.
Example Sentences
Yo nombro al ganador del concurso.
I name the winner of the contest.
yo
¿Cómo nombras a tu mascota?
What do you name your pet?
tú
El presidente nombra al embajador.
The president names the ambassador.
él/ella/usted
Ellos nombran un comité cada año.
They name a committee every year.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present subjunctive instead of the present indicative.
Correct: For factual statements, use the indicative: 'Yo nombro...' not 'Yo nombre...'.
Why: The indicative is for facts and certainty, while the subjunctive is for doubt, wishes, etc.
Mistake: Forgetting the accent on 'nombráis' (vosotros).
Correct: The vosotros form is 'nombráis', with the accent on the 'a'.
Why: The accent is necessary to indicate the correct pronunciation and stress.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: nombré
The preterite of 'nombrar' is regular: nombré, nombraste, nombró, nombramos, nombrasteis, nombraron.
Imperfect
yo: nombraba
The imperfect (nombra) describes ongoing or habitual past actions, like 'Él nombraba a sus hijos.' (He used to name his children).
Future
yo: nombraré
The future tense (nombraré) talks about future actions: 'Yo nombraré al nuevo líder.' (I will name the new leader).
Conditional
yo: nombraría
The conditional (nombraría) expresses hypotheticals ('would name'): 'Yo nombraría el lugar.' (I would name the place).
Present Subjunctive
yo: nombre
Use present subjunctive (nombre) after doubts, wishes, or emotions, like 'Espero que nombres bien.' (I hope you name well).
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: nombrara
The imperfect subjunctive (nombrara/nombre) expresses hypothetical past situations or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: nombra
Use imperative for direct commands like '¡Nombra a tu amigo!' (Name your friend!).
Negative Imperative
yo: no nombres
Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive, e.g., 'No nombres a nadie.' (Don't name anyone).