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"Nombres" is a form of "nombrar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to mention". "Reyes Magos" is a plural noun which is often translated as "Three Wise Men". Learn more about the difference between "nombres" and "Reyes Magos" below.
nombrar(
nohm
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brahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to mention
Desde que Felipe se peleó con mi papá, en mi casa no se le puede nombrar.Since Felipe had a falling-out with my dad, we can't mention him at home.
b. to name
Apuesto a que no puedes nombrar, en orden, los últimos seis presidentes de los Estados Unidos.I bet you can't name, in order, the last six presidents of the United States.
a. to appoint
Jorge es diplomático de carrera y fue nombrado embajador en el Japón.Jorge is a career diplomat, and was appointed ambassador to Japan.
b. to designate
El DG nombró a mi antiguo jefe vicepresidente de recursos humanos de nuestra organización.The CEO designated my former boss vice president of human resources for our organization.
c. to name
Tenemos que nombrar guardianes legales para nuestros hijos en caso de que algo nos suceda.We have to name legal guardians for our children in case something may happen to us.
los Reyes Magos(
rreh
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yehs
mah
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gohs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (religious)
a. Three Wise Men
Los Reyes Magos siguieron la estrella de Belén a través del desierto.The Three Wise Men followed the Star of Bethlehem across the desert.
¿Qué regalos les pediste a los Reyes Magos?What presents did you ask for from the Three Wise Men?
b. Magi
Los Reyes Magos visitaron a Jesús cuando nació y le llevaron regalos.The Magi visited Jesus after his birth and brought him gifts.
c. Three Kings
Mis dos hermanos y yo nos disfrazamos de los Reyes Magos para la obra de Navidad.My two brothers and I dressed up as the Three Kings for the Christmas play.
