por tu nombre
/poɾ tu nombɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "by your name" is translated into Spanish as por tu nombre.
This phrase is used to indicate that someone is identified or called using their specific name.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of por (by/for), tu (your) and nombre (name).
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the formal version of "you" (usted), change tu to su so that the phrase becomes por su nombre.
How do you pronounce it?
/poɾ tu nombɾe/
Did you know?
- The word nombre is sometimes used as a shorthand contraction for the exclamation ¡no, hombre!, which is used to express disbelief or surprise.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone por su nombre without a title like Señor or Señora can be perceived as a sign of disrespect or excessive intimacy.
- The preposition por is a 'chameleon' word that can translate to 'through', 'per', 'in exchange for' or 'because of' depending on the context.
Examples in context
- ¿Puedo dirigirme a usted por su nombre?May I address you by your name?
- ¿Puedo tomar la libertad de llamarte por tu nombre?May I take the liberty of calling you by your name?
- Te llamaré por tu nombre.I will call you by your name.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking about a guest list for a party.
- MaríaBusca en la lista por tu nombre, Alejandro.Look on the list by your name, Alejandro.
- AlejandroNo encuentro nada por tu nombre ni por el mío.I can't find anything by your name or by mine.
- MaríaQuizás escribieron el registro por tu nombre completo.Maybe they wrote the registry by your full name.
- AlejandroTienes razón, ahora sí lo veo por tu nombre.You're right, now I see it by your name.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
