nombre de dirección
/nombɾe de diɾeɡθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "address name" is translated into Spanish as nombre de dirección.
This phrase refers to the name of a specific location or a digital address used to identify a destination.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, it is common to use the term unidad instead of número when referring to an apartment number.
How do you pronounce it?
/nombɾe de diɾeɡθjon/
Did you know?
- The word nombre is also a common colloquial contraction of the phrase ¡no, hombre!, which is used to express disbelief or disagreement.
- The word dirección has a dual meaning in Spanish, referring both to a physical location and to the management or 'direction' of a company.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people use domicilio instead of dirección when specifically referring to the place where someone lives.
Examples in context
- La dirección de la calle Principal número 20.The address of Principal Street, number 20.
- Avenida Libertad, unidad 4.Libertad Avenue, apartment 4.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are filling out a digital form together.
- DanielSofía, ¿dónde pongo el nombre de dirección?Sofía, where do I put the address name?
- SofíaPonlo en el segundo recuadro, Daniel.Put it in the second box, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Está bien escrito el nombre de dirección?Is the address name written correctly?
- SofíaSí, se ve perfecto.Yes, it looks perfect.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, dirección, nombre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
