Spanish word

nombre

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnombɾe/

Meaning

  • masculine nounname

Example

¿Cuál es tu nombre?

What's your name?

Illustration for nombre (name)

More examples

Escriba su nombre en el formulario.

Write your full name on the form.

Core concept

A label that distinguishes one person, place, thing, or idea from others.

Common phrases

  • nombre completo

    full name

  • nombre de pila

    first name

  • nombre propio

    proper noun

Similar words

apellido: Family name that indicates a person's inherited lineage.
nombre de pila: Given name used from birth and in everyday life.
apodo: Informal, often short name used by friends and family.
seudónimo: Name adopted for public or creative use, like a pen or stage name.

Definition in Spanish

Palabra que identifica a una persona, animal, lugar, cosa o concepto y la diferencia de otros.

Word origin

Derived from Latin nomen 'name', the term passed through the Romance languages into Old Spanish and today denotes the identifying word or label for an entity.

Usage tips

  • When a full name is requested on forms or records Spanish commonly uses nombre completo or nombre y apellidos rather than just nombre.

Other meanings

  • appellationnoun

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