designate
BrE /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/ AmE /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/
verb en → es
past designated pp designated ing designating
to choose someone officially for a particular job or position
nombrar, designar, asignar
- designate somebody as something
Collocations designate a person for a position · designate someone as leader
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The board designated John as the new CEO.
La junta nombró a Juan como el nuevo CEO.
to choose or point out something officially for a particular purpose
designar, indicar, señalar
- designate something as something
Collocations designate an area for parking · designate a room as a meeting place
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The city council designated the park as a protected area.
El concejo municipal designó el parque como un área protegida.