mi nombre
/mi nombɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my name" is translated into Spanish as mi nombre.
mi nombre is used to refer to the name that a person is called.
Which one should you use?
While mi nombre es… is a literal translation of "my name is," native speakers more frequently use the reflexive verb phrase me llamo… (which means "I am called") to introduce themselves.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi nombɾe/
Did you know?
- The word nombre can be a slang exclamation that sounds identical to the word for 'name'. If you say ¡No, hombre! it does not mean 'no name', but rather 'No, man!' or 'No way!'
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, providing only mi nombre might be considered incomplete for official business, as people traditionally use a combination of both their first name and paternal surname.
- While mi nombre refers to a person's name, the word nombre is also used to describe the 'reputation' or 'good name' of a person or business.
Examples in context
- Mi nombre es Tom.My name is Tom.This sentence shows how to use mi nombre to state your name.Tatoeba #1307074 by marcelostockle, translation #1173265 by cntrational
- Mi nombre es Ivan.My name is Ivan.Tatoeba #1545423 by marcelostockle, translation #1544701 by gleki
- Él dijo mi nombre.He called my name.This sentence demonstrates using mi nombre as the object of a sentence.Tatoeba #1586331 by Shishir, translation #298001 by CK
- 131 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are introducing themselves at a social event.
- ElenaHola, mi nombre es Elena.Hello, my name is Elena.
- MateoMucho gusto, Elena. Yo soy Mateo.Nice to meet you, Elena. I am Mateo.
- Elena¿Cómo se escribe tu nombre?How do you spell your name?
- MateoSe escribe con una sola M.It is written with a single M.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, nombre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
