fue nombrado

he was mentioned

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (third person singular; his name was mentioned)

a. he was mentioned

A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).

(masculine)

Fernando dice que fue nombrado en la biografía del famoso cantante.Fernando says he was mentioned in the biography of the famous singer.

b. he was named

A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).

(masculine)

Mariano sonrió y se puso colorado cuando fue nombrado.Mariano smiled and blushed when he was named.

c. was mentioned

Mi hermano fue nombrado en la lista de voluntarios.My brother was mentioned in the volunteers list.

d. was named

Eugenio fue nombrado un par de veces durante la conversación.Eugenio was named a couple of times during the conversation.

2. (third person singular; he was nominated)

a. he was appointed

A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).

(masculine)

Juan está contento porque fue nombrado presidente del comité.Juan is happy because he was appointed head of the committee.

b. he was designated

A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).

(masculine)

Si no recuerdo mal, mi hermano mencionó que fue nombrado tesorero de la empresa en 2011.If I recall correctly, mi brother mentioned he was designated treasurer of the company in 2011.

c. was appointed

A pesar de mi oposición, Gerardo fue nombrado director del proyecto.In spite of my opposition, Gerardo was appointed project manager.

d. was designated

Mi padre fue nombrado director de la orquesta.My father was designated conductor of the orchestra.

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(second person singular; your name was mentioned)

a. you were mentioned

¿Por qué no se paró cuando fue nombrado? - Porque me dio vergüenza.Why didn't you stand up when you were mentioned? - Because I was embarrassed.

b. you were named

Fue nombrado un par de veces en el discurso del presidente.You were named a couple of times in the president's speech.

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(second person singular; you were nominated)

a. you were appointed

¿Cuándo se enteró que fue nombrado como director de la película?When did you find out you were appointed director of the movie?

b. you were designated

Me gustaron las palabras que dijo cuando fue nombrado entrenador del equipo de baloncesto.I liked the words you said when you were designated coach of the basketball team.

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