Spanish word

denominación

Pronunciation

IPA/denominaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounname

Example

¿Cuál es la denominación oficial del producto?

What is the official name of the product?

Illustration for denominación (name)

More examples

Muchos productos se ofrecen bajo la denominación 'ecológico'.

Many products are offered under the name 'ecológico'.

Core concept

Designated title used in legal or bureaucratic records.

Common phrases

  • denominación comercial

    trade name

  • bajo la denominación de

    under the name of

Similar words

nombre: General name used in ordinary speech to call or label people and objects.
designación: Formal designation for a position, office, or appointed responsibility.
término: Word that labels a concept, field-specific idea, or category.
título: Title used as a heading for a work or as an honorific for a person.

Definition in Spanish

Término que indica la denominación asignada a algo o alguien, usado con frecuencia en contextos administrativos y formales.

Word origin

Derived from Latin denominare (de- + nominare 'name'), the term literally means the act or result of giving a name.

Usage tips

  • The phrase denominación de origen refers to legally protected product origins, so seeing denominación on labels or regulations usually signals an official or regulated name.

Other meanings

  • designationnoun
  • namingnoun

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