Mi apodo es
/mi apodo es/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my nickname is" is translated into Spanish as Mi apodo es.
You can use Mi apodo es to state what your nickname is. In social settings, a common alternative to this phrase is Me llaman, which means "They call me".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word apodo is a masculine noun. If you use an adjective to describe the nickname itself, that adjective must be in the masculine form.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi apodo es/
Did you know?
- It is common in Spanish to have a 'family nickname' that is completely unrelated to one's real name, such as El Flaco for someone who was once thin as a child.
- In many Spanish speaking cultures, nicknames are often created by adding the suffix -ito or -ita to a name, which denotes affection rather than just a shortened version of the name.
- In many Latin American countries, if someone calls you apodo, it might actually refer to a 'slur' or a derogatory label rather than a friendly moniker.
Examples in context
- Mi apodo es "Picor".My nickname is "Itch."Tatoeba #10923958 by Seael, translation #435595 by CN
- Mi apodo es "El Tigre."My nickname is "The Tiger."
- Me llaman "El Chino."They call me "The Chinese."
- Mi mote es "El Lobo."My nickname is "The Wolf."
- Mi apodo es Luna.My nickname is Luna.
- Mi apodo es el Capitán.My nickname is the Captain.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Javier are meeting new people at a party.
- MaríaHola, soy María. Mi apodo es Mari.Hi, I am María. My nickname is Mari.
- JavierMucho gusto, Mari. Yo soy Javier.Nice to meet you, Mari. I am Javier.
- María¿Tienes un apodo también?Do you have a nickname too?
- JavierSí, mi apodo es Javi.Yes, my nickname is Javi.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
