designación
“designación” means “appointment” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
appointment
Also: naming, nomination
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La designación del nuevo director será anunciada el lunes.
B2The appointment of the new director will be announced on Monday.
Su designación como embajadora sorprendió a todos.
C1Her naming as ambassador surprised everyone.
El proceso de designación fue transparente.
B2The nomination process was transparent.
designation
Also: allocation, specification
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La designación de esta zona como parque nacional es un gran logro.
C1The designation of this area as a national park is a great achievement.
Falta la designación de fondos para la nueva escuela.
C1The allocation of funds for the new school is missing.
La designación técnica del producto es complicada.
C2The technical specification of the product is complicated.
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Words that translate to "designación" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: designación
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Which is the correct way to say 'the appointment'?
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From Latin 'designatio', which comes from 'de-' (thoroughly) and 'signare' (to mark). It literally means 'to mark something out' so it's easy to see.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'designación' the same as 'nombramiento'?
Very similar! Both mean 'appointment'. However, 'nombramiento' is more specifically about giving someone a name/title, while 'designación' can also apply to things or places (like designating a park).
Do people use this word in everyday conversation?
Not usually. It sounds quite formal. In a casual talk, you'd likely say 'el elegido' (the chosen one) or 'lo eligieron' (they chose him/her).
Is there a verb form for this?
Yes, the verb is 'designar', which means 'to designate' or 'to appoint'.