denominare

to name

verb deh-noh-mee-NAH-reh Rare

Origin: From Latin denominare (to give a name), from de- + nomen (name).

Also means

to designate

Usage Note

Denominare is a regular -are verb conjugated with avere. It is used to formally assign a name to something (la via è stata denominata in onore di Dante). The noun denominazione refers to a name or designation; in food labelling DOP stands for Denominazione di Origine Protetta (Protected Designation of Origin).

Examples

"La piazza è stata denominata in onore del poeta."

Natural Translation

The square was named in honor of the poet.

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