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designate
USAGE NOTE
The adjective shown in sense 4) is always used after a noun.
designate(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to name)
a. designar
The president is yet to designate a Secretary of State.El presidente todavía no ha designado un Secretario de Estado.
b. nombrar
The duke designated his nephew as his heir after his son dishonored the family.El duque nombró a su sobrino como heredero después de que su hijo deshonró a la familia.
c. declarar
The area to the south of this beach has been designated a protected wetlands.El área al sur de esta playa ha sido declarada como un humedal protegido.
2. (to denote)
a. indicar
The term "oak" actually designates a number of different species of tree.El término "roble" en realidad indica una cantidad de especies de árbol distintas.
b. designar
The letters designate the different categories into which the elements are classified.Las letras designan las diferentes categorías en las que se clasifican los elementos.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (elected)
a. designado
The treasurer designate will be sworn in tomorrow afternoon.La tesorera designada prestará juramento mañana por la tarde.
b. nombrado
The new vice president designate of the company has already begun developing new strategies.El vicepresidente nombrado de la compañía ya ha empezado a desarrollar nuevas estrategias.
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