mi apellido es
/mi apeʝido es/from spelling rules
The phrase for "my surname is" in Spanish is mi apellido es.
The phrase mi apellido es is used to introduce your family name. It is commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts, such as when you are introducing yourself in an official capacity or filling out paperwork.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (my), apellido (surname/last name) and es (is).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are providing both your paternal and maternal surnames, you must use the plural form mis apellidos son.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi apeʝido es/
Did you know?
- The word apellido comes from the verb apellidar, which meant to give a nickname or a distinguishing name to someone.
- In formal Spanish documents, surnames are often written in all capital letters to avoid confusion with given names.
- If you are filling out official paperwork in a Spanish-speaking country, providing only one surname might be considered incomplete. The legal system often relies on the distinction between your paternal and maternal lineages.
Examples in context
- Mi apellido es Wang.My surname is Wang.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to state your surname using mi apellido es.Tatoeba #1338820 by El_mas_capo, translation #12267593 by Miktsoanit
- Mi apellido es Martínez.My surname is Martínez.
- Mi apellido es García.My surname is García.
- Disculpe, ¿mi apellido es correcto en el formulario?Excuse me, is my surname correct on the form?
Example conversation
Mateo and María are introducing themselves at a language class.
- MateoHola, soy Mateo. ¿Cuál es tu nombre completo?Hello, I am Mateo. What is your full name?
- MaríaMe llamo María y mi apellido es López.My name is María and my surname is López.
- MateoMucho gusto, María López.Nice to meet you, María López.
- MaríaEncantada, Mateo.Nice to meet you, Mateo.
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.
