nominar
“nominar” means “to nominate” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to nominate
Also: to put forward
📝 In Action
Van a nominar a mi actor favorito para un premio.
A2They are going to nominate my favorite actor for an award.
Ella fue nominada por su excelente trabajo en la ciencia.
B1She was nominated for her excellent work in science.
Es un honor nominarte como presidente del club.
B2It is an honor to nominate you as the club president.
to name
📝 In Action
El botánico decidió nominar la planta según su región.
C1The botanist decided to name the plant according to its region.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
Translate to Spanish
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: nominar
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence uses 'nominar' correctly regarding the 'personal a'?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'nominare', which means 'to name' or 'to call by name'. It shares the same root as the English word 'nominate'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'nominar' the same as 'nombrar'?
Not exactly. 'Nominar' is for proposing someone for a prize or election. 'Nombrar' is for giving someone a name (like a baby) or assigning them a job directly (like an appointment).
Can I use 'nominar' for any award?
Yes, it is very common for film, music, literature, and sports awards.
Is 'nominar' a common word?
Yes, especially in the news and entertainment media.