mi apellido es
/mi apeʝido es/from spelling rules
The phrase to say "my last name is" in Spanish is mi apellido es.
This phrase is used to introduce your family name or surname.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (my), apellido (last name/surname) and es (is).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are providing both of your Spanish surnames, you must use the plural form mis apellidos son.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi apeʝido es/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word apellido shares a distant root with the English word 'appeal', coming from the Latin appellō.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people traditionally have two surnames: one from their father and one from their mother.
- If you are filling out official documents in Spanish-speaking countries, you may see 'Nombre' and 'Apellidos' as separate sections, expecting both of your family names.
Examples in context
- Mi apellido es Jones.My last name is Jones.Tatoeba #456432 by lukaszpp, translation #456431 by lukaszpp
- Mi apellido es García.My last name is García.
- Perdone, mi apellido es Rodríguez.Excuse me, my last name is Rodríguez.
Example conversation
Daniel is checking into a hotel.
- DanielHola, tengo una reserva. Mi apellido es López.Hello, I have a reservation. My last name is López.
- LucíaUn momento, Daniel. Busco su reserva ahora.One moment, Daniel. I am looking for your reservation now.
- DanielGracias. Mi apellido es el primero en la lista.Thank you. My last name is the first one on the list.
- LucíaSí, aquí está. Bienvenida al hotel.Yes, here it is. Welcome to the hotel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries apellido, es, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
