nomear

Senses

1. 1.

   to appoint, to name (to a position)

   to officially designate someone for a role or office

2. 2.

   to name, to call

   to give a name to someone or something

3. 3.

   to nominate

   to propose someone as a candidate for an award or position

Examples

• "O presidente nomeou um novo ministro da Saúde."

  The president appointed a new Health Minister.

• "Eles decidiram nomear o filho em homenagem ao avô."

  They decided to name their son after his grandfather.

• "A atriz foi nomeada para o Oscar de melhor atriz."

  The actress was nominated for the Oscar for best actress.

Usage

Formal register, especially when referring to official appointments. Common collocations include "nomear para um cargo" (appoint to a position) and "nomear alguém como" (name someone as). In the sense of nomination for awards, often used in passive voice ("ser nomeado/a").