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Mi amigo se llama Tom.
A1My friend's name is Tom.
Hola, Tom, ¿cómo estás?
A1Hi, Tom, how are you?
💡 Grammar Points
Using Foreign Names
In Spanish, you can use names from other languages just as they are. You don't need to translate them, though many have a Spanish version (like Tomás for Tom).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'tom' with 'tomar'
Mistake: "Seeing 'tom' and thinking it's a form of the verb 'tomar' (to take)."
Correction: 'Tom' is not a Spanish verb form. The forms of 'tomar' you'll see are 'tomo' (I take), 'toma' (you/he/she takes), 'tome' (a command or special form), etc. 'Tom' is almost always just the English name.
⭐ Usage Tips
Pronunciation in Spanish
When speaking Spanish, people will usually pronounce 'Tom' with a clear, short 'o' sound, similar to the 'o' in the English word 'lot'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tom
Question 1 of 1
If you see the word 'Tom' in a Spanish sentence like 'Él es Tom,' what does it most likely mean?
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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'.