denominar

The Spanish verb "denominar" means "to name," "to call," or "to designate."

Meaning:

• To assign a name or title to something or someone.
• To refer to or identify by a certain name or term.

Parts:

• The verb is derived from the Latin denominare, composed of:
  • de-, meaning "from" or "down"
  • nominare, meaning "to name," derived from nomen ("name")

Usage example:

• Los científicos denominan esta estrella como “Alfa Centauri”.
  (The scientists call this star “Alpha Centauri.”)

Synonyms:

• llamar (to call)
• nombrar (to name)
• designar (to designate)

Antonyms:

• There aren’t exact direct antonyms but opposites in context could be:
  • ignorar (to ignore; not to name)
  • olvidar (to forget)

Summary:

"Denominar" is a somewhat formal verb used in Spanish when assigning or indicating a name or term to a person, object, or concept. It often appears in scientific, academic, or official contexts.