How to Say "nomination" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “nomination” is “candidatura” — use 'candidatura' when referring to someone's official proposal to run for an elected political office or a major award..
candidatura
/kan-dee-dah-TOO-rah//kandiðaˈtuɾa/
Examples
El actor presentó su candidatura al premio Óscar.
The actor submitted his nomination for the Oscar award.
El político anunció su candidatura para la presidencia.
The politician announced his candidacy for the presidency.
La ciudad de Madrid presentó su candidatura para los Juegos Olímpicos.
The city of Madrid submitted its bid for the Olympic Games.
Mi candidatura fue aceptada por el comité de selección.
My application was accepted by the selection committee.
It's always feminine
Even if the person running for office is a man, the word 'candidatura' stays feminine. You always say 'la candidatura'.
Using it with 'para'
When you want to say what the candidacy is for, use the word 'para' (for), as in 'candidatura para alcalde' (candidacy for mayor).
Confusing the person with the process
Mistake: “Él es una candidatura fuerte.”
Correction: Él es un candidato fuerte. (Use 'candidato' for the person and 'candidatura' for the position or status they hold.)
designación
Examples
La designación del nuevo embajador causó sorpresa.
The nomination of the new ambassador caused surprise.
nombramiento
nom-brah-mee-EHN-toh/nombɾaˈmjento/
Examples
El rey oficializó el nombramiento del primer ministro.
The king formalized the nomination of the prime minister.
El nombramiento del nuevo director será mañana.
The appointment of the new director will be tomorrow.
Recibió su nombramiento oficial después de meses de espera.
She received her official appointment after months of waiting.
El presidente anunció el nombramiento de tres nuevas ministras.
The president announced the appointment of three new ministers.
Making Nouns from Verbs
This word is formed by taking the verb 'nombrar' (to name/appoint) and adding '-miento'. This is a common way in Spanish to turn an action into a thing or a process.
The Gender Rule
Nouns ending in '-miento' are almost always masculine, so you will always use 'el' or 'un' with this word.
Don't say 'una cita'
Mistake: “Usar 'cita' para hablar de un nuevo puesto de trabajo.”
Correction: Use 'nombramiento' when talking about someone getting a job. 'Cita' means a meeting or a romantic date.
Candidatura vs. Designación/Nombramiento
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