Breakdown of El gerente nombra a mi amigo para organizar el proyecto.
mi
my
el amigo
the friend
para
for
a
to
el proyecto
the project
organizar
to organize
el gerente
the manager
nombrar
to name
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Questions & Answers about El gerente nombra a mi amigo para organizar el proyecto.
Why is there an a before mi amigo?
It’s the personal a, used when a verb (like nombrar) has a specific person as its direct object.
What form is nombra?
It’s the third-person singular present indicative of the verb nombrar.
What does nombrar mean here?
It means “to appoint,” “to name,” or “to designate” someone for a role or position.
Why is para used before organizar?
Here para introduces a purpose clause. Para + infinitive translates as “in order to …” or “for the purpose of …”.
Why is organizar in the infinitive rather than a subjunctive?
When you use para + infinitive, the purpose is clear and you don’t need subjunctive. If you switch to para que, you’d need subjunctive (para que organice).
Could I use para que + subjunctive instead?
Yes. You can say El gerente nombra a mi amigo para que organice el proyecto, which uses para que + organice (subjunctive) to mark purpose.
Can I replace a mi amigo with a pronoun?
Yes. Use the direct-object pronoun lo before the verb: El gerente lo nombra para organizar el proyecto.
Why is there an el before proyecto?
Spanish typically uses definite articles before concrete nouns. Here el proyecto refers to a specific project known in the context.