nominado
/nominado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "nominated" is translated into Spanish as nominado.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the variations Postulado or Postulada are used to mean "nominated".
How do you pronounce it?
/nominado/
Did you know?
- The term presidenciable is often used in Spanish-speaking media to describe someone who is a strong contender for the presidency, even if they haven't been officially nominated yet.
- The word nominado is closely linked to the Spanish word nombre for 'name', reflecting the historical idea that nominating is the act of naming a person for a role.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word nominado sounds like a direct anglicism. To sound more natural in a political or professional context, it is often better to use the verb postular or the phrase ser candidato a.
Examples in context
- Él está nominadoHe is nominated
- Ella está nominadaShe is nominated
- Él ha sido seleccionado como nominadoHe has been selected as a nominee
- Él ha sido nominado como candidatoHe has been nominated as a candidate
- Él fue nominado para el premio.He was nominated for the award.
- Mi actor favorito fue nominado este año.My favorite actor was nominated this year.
- El director fue nominado por su excelente trabajo.The director was nominated for his excellent work.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a film awards ceremony.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿viste quién fue nominado este año?Sofía, did you see who was nominated this year?
- SofíaSí, mi director favorito fue nominado.Yes, my favorite director was nominated.
- Alejandro¡Qué bien! Espero que gane el premio.That's great! I hope he wins the award.
- SofíaYo también, se lo merece mucho.Me too, he really deserves it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
