tom
“tom” means “Tom” in Spanish (A common male name in English, short for Thomas.).
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Mi amigo se llama Tom.
A1My friend's name is Tom.
Hola, Tom, ¿cómo estás?
A1Hi, Tom, how are you?
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If you see the word 'Tom' in a Spanish sentence like 'Él es Tom,' what does it most likely mean?
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From the English name Tom, which is a short form of Thomas. The name Thomas ultimately comes from the Aramaic name Ta'oma', meaning 'twin'.
First recorded: Used in Spanish-speaking contexts whenever English names are mentioned.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tom' a Spanish word?
No, 'tom' is not a Spanish word on its own. It is the English proper name 'Tom'. You will see it in Spanish text when referring to a person with that name. Be careful not to confuse it with 'tomo' or 'toma', which are forms of the verb 'tomar' (to take).
How do you say the name 'Tom' in Spanish?
You can just say 'Tom'! Spanish speakers will understand it as a foreign name. However, the traditional Spanish equivalent of the full name, Thomas, is 'Tomás'.