Spanish Conversation · Level 97
60 words
Spanish word
nominación
Pronunciation
IPA/nominaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounnomination
Example
La nominación del nuevo director se confirmó hoy.
The nomination of the new director was confirmed today.
More examples
Ella aceptó la nominación con emoción.
She accepted the nomination with excitement.
Core concept
Official act of naming someone for a position, prize, or candidacy.
Common phrases
aceptar la nominación
accept the nomination
recibir la nominación
receive the nomination
anunciar la nominación
announce the nomination
Similar words
nombramiento: Formally appoints someone to fill a public or official office.
candidatura: Serves as a listed candidate for an election or a prize.
postulación: Registers oneself as a candidate to be considered for a role or award.
propuesta: Suggests a particular person to be considered for a candidacy or role.
Definition in Spanish
Acción de proponer o designar oficialmente a una persona por su nombre para un cargo, un premio o una candidatura.
Word origin
Spanish nominación derives from Latin nominatio, from nominare 'to name', with the suffix -ción creating a noun that denotes the act of officially naming or proposing someone.
Usage tips
- The term appears primarily in formal announcements and news, while everyday speech normally uses proponer or decir que alguien fue propuesto.