name

• Sustantivo que designa una palabra o expresión con la que se nombra, describe o se refiere a una persona, lugar, cosa o concepto.

A noun referring to a word or phrase by which a person, place, thing, or concept is known, described, or referred to.

1. Word for identificationA1formal

   A word or words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.

   Nombre

   • What is your name?
   • The name of the city is Paris.
   • She has a beautiful name.

   Sinónimosappellationdenominationdesignationhandlelabelmonikertermtitle

2. Reputation or fameB1formal

   A person's reputation or status, especially when famous.

   Reputación o fama

   • He made a name for himself as a talented musician.
   • The brand name is known worldwide.
   • She has a good name in the industry.

   Sinónimoscharacteresteemfamehonorprestigerenownreputationreputestandingstature

   Antónimosdisreputeinfamynotorietyobscurity

3. Specific designationA2formal

   A particular title or term used for something.

   Designación específica

   • The name of the disease is COVID-19.
   • What is the name of this song?
   • The product name is clearly printed on the label.

   Sinónimosappellationdenominationdesignationepithethandlelabelmonikertagtermtitle

• Verbo que denota la acción de poner un nombre a alguien o algo, o de mencionar o designar a alguien o algo por su nombre.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving a name to something or someone, or identifying by name.

1. Give a name toA2formal

   To give a specific name or title to a person, place, or thing.

   Poner nombre a

   • They named their baby girl Emma.
   • The ship was named after the captain's hometown.
   • She named her new book 'The Lost City'.

   Sinónimosbaptizecallchristendesignatedubentitlelabelstyletermtitle

2. Identify or specifyB1formal

   To state the name of someone or something, or to identify.

   Nombrar o identificar

   • Can you name the planets in our solar system?
   • He named three people who could help.
   • Please name your favorite color.

   Sinónimoscitedesignateenumerateidentifylistmentionspecifystate

3. Appoint to a positionB2formal

   To officially choose or appoint someone to a job or role.

   Nombrar para un cargo

   • The president named her as the new ambassador.
   • He was named CEO of the company.
   • They named John team captain.

   Sinónimosappointassigncommissiondelegatedesignateelectinstallnominate

   Antónimosdeposedismissoustremove