nominar
verbCEFR B2
What does “nominar” mean in English?
to nominate, to propose
to nominate, to propose (nominar a alguien para — formally suggest someone as a candidate for a position or award)
Example sentences
El director fue nominado al Óscar por su última película.
The director was nominated for the Oscar for his latest film.
El partido nominó a tres candidatos para las elecciones locales.
The party nominated three candidates for the local elections.
Su trabajo fue nominado como mejor novela del año.
Her work was nominated as best novel of the year.
How to use it
nominar means 'to nominate' — to put forward for an award, position, or election. It is a formal register verb. The past participle nominado/a is also used as an adjective (una película nominada al Óscar).
Common mistake
English uses 'nominate for' + noun; Spanish uses nominar a (for a person) or nominar para (for a prize) — the preposition shifts depending on what follows.