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designar

to designate

verb deh-seeg-NAHR Less Common
People & Society Government

Origin: From Latin designare, 'to mark out'.

Also means

to appoint

Usage Note

Designar is formal and often used in official or institutional contexts — fue designado ministro ('he was appointed minister'). For everyday appointments to a role, nombrar ('to name/appoint') is more conversational. The past participle designado also works as an adjective meaning 'designated'.

Examples

"El comité designó un nuevo representante."

Natural Translation

The committee designated a new representative.

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