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How to Say "i nickname" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “i nickname” is “apodo” — B2 level.

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apodo

verbB2
the action of giving someone a nickname
A child placing a handmade paper crown on a friendly dog's head, representing the act of giving a name or title.

Examples

Yo apodo a mi hermano 'Lolo' porque no puede decir su nombre.

I nickname my brother 'Lolo' because he can't say his name.

Direct objects with 'apodar'

When you nickname a person, you often use the 'personal a'. Example: 'Apodan a Juan como "El Toro"'.

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