nominado
“nominado” means “nominated” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
nominated
Also: up for eviction
📝 In Action
El actor está nominado al premio Óscar.
A2The actor is nominated for the Oscar award.
Mi libro favorito resultó nominado como mejor novela del año.
B1My favorite book turned out to be nominated as the best novel of the year.
Tres concursantes han quedado nominados esta semana.
B2Three contestants have been put up for eviction this week.
nominee
📝 In Action
El nominado agradeció al público su apoyo.
B1The nominee thanked the public for their support.
Los nominados deben presentarse en el teatro a las ocho.
B1The nominees must show up at the theater at eight.
Solo un nominado podrá llevarse el trofeo a casa.
B2Only one nominee will be able to take the trophy home.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: nominado
Question 1 of 3
If a woman is nominated for an award, how do you describe her?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'nominatus', which is the past form of 'nominare', meaning 'to name'. It shares the same root as the word 'nombre' (name).
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'nominado' only apply to people?
No, it can also apply to things like movies (la película nominada), songs (la canción nominada), or even books.
Can I use 'nominado' for a job interview?
Not really. For a job, you would usually be called a 'candidato' (candidate) or 'aspirante' (applicant).
Is 'nominado' a verb?
Technically, it is the 'past participle' form of the verb 'nominar'. This means it can be used to form complex tenses (I have nominated) or act like an adjective (the nominated actor).