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nombre

nom-brehˈnom.bɾe

name

Also: first name
NounmA1
A simple name tag with a blank space for a name, with a friendly hand pointing to it.

📝 In Action

¿Cuál es tu nombre?

A1

What is your name?

Mi nombre es Sofía.

A1

My name is Sofía.

Le pusieron el nombre de su abuela.

B1

They gave her her grandmother's name.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • nombre de pila – first name / given name
  • nombre completo – full name
  • cambiar de nombre – to change one's name

Idioms & Expressions

  • llamar a las cosas por su nombre – to call a spade a spade; to speak directly and honestly

noun

NounmA2formal
A simple drawing of a house with a tag above it that says 'NOUN'.

📝 In Action

En español, el nombre suele ir antes del adjetivo.

A2

In Spanish, the noun usually goes before the adjective.

La palabra 'mesa' es un nombre común.

B1

The word 'mesa' is a common noun.

Los nombres propios se escriben con mayúscula.

B1

Proper nouns are written with a capital letter.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sustantivo (noun)

Common Collocations

  • nombre propio – proper noun
  • nombre común – common noun
  • nombre colectivo – collective noun

reputation

Also: name
NounmB2formal
A respected scientist with gray hair smiling kindly, with awards visible on the wall behind her.

📝 In Action

Es una científica de gran nombre en su campo.

B2

She is a scientist with a great name/reputation in her field.

Se ha ganado un nombre como un artista innovador.

C1

He has made a name for himself as an innovative artist.

Actuó en nombre de toda la organización.

B2

He acted on behalf of the entire organization.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • ganarse un nombre – to make a name for oneself
  • en nombre de – on behalf of / in the name of

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "nombre" in Spanish:

first name→name→noun→reputation→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: nombre

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'nombre' to mean 'reputation'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'nōmen', which also meant 'name'. This Latin root is the ancestor of many English words like 'nominate', 'nomenclature', and 'noun'.

First recorded: Around the year 950.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: nomeFrench: nomItalian: nomeEnglish: noun

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'nombre' and 'llamarse'?

They are two different ways to say the same thing! 'Nombre' is a noun (a thing), as in 'Mi nombre es...' (My name is...). 'Llamarse' is a verb (an action), as in 'Me llamo...' (I call myself...). Both are perfect for introducing yourself.

Is 'nombre' ever feminine?

No, the word 'nombre' itself is always masculine, so we say 'el nombre' or 'un nombre'. This is true even if the name itself belongs to a woman, like 'El nombre María es muy común' (The name Maria is very common).