Spanish Conversation · Level 17
89 words
Spanish word
denominar
Pronunciation
IPA/denomiˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbname
Example
Los científicos denominan la nueva especie.
The scientists name the new species.
More examples
En la guía turística suelen denominar la plaza como Plaza Mayor.
Tourist guides usually refer to the square as Plaza Mayor.
Core concept
Assigning a formal name or designation to identify and classify a person, thing, or concept.
Common phrases
denominar algo como
refer to something as
denominar a alguien
refer to someone as
denominar popularmente
popularly known as
Similar words
nombrar: Bestows a formal name or title on a person or thing.
llamar: Calls a person or thing by a particular name in speech or writing.
identificar: Identifies a person or thing by name or by distinguishing features.
Definition in Spanish
Nombrar o asignar una denominación específica a una persona, cosa o concepto para identificarla o clasificarla.
Word origin
It comes from Latin denominare (de- + nominare), where nominare comes from nomen 'name' and the verb means 'to give a name'.
Usage tips
- Used mainly in formal, legal, or academic contexts to indicate assignment of a specific denomination, whereas everyday speech uses llamar for 'to call'.
Other meanings
- callverb
- termverb
- designateverb
Related words
- denominacióndesignationnoun
- denominadodesignatedadjective