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foi nomeado

was appointed

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phrase Rare #24,944
was appointed Used when someone is officially selected for a role, position, or title. The phrase is masculine singular; for feminine you would say "foi nomeada".
PO: Ele foi nomeado presidente.
EN: He was appointed president.

Ele foi nomeado capitão.

He was appointed captain.

Sabe quem foi nomeado o vice de nossa bruxa?

Do you know who was appointed as our witch's deputy?

— Служебный роман (1977)

Ele foi nomeado presidente.

He was appointed president.

Ela teve um pai, que, aliás, foi nomeado governador da Terra dos Munchkins.

She had a father who, incidentally, was appointed governor of the Land of the Munchkins.

— Wicked (2024)

Tom foi nomeado pelo Governador.

Tom was appointed by the Governor.