nombre y fecha de nacimiento
/nombɾe i fet͡ʃa de naθimjento/from spelling rules
The phrase nombre y fecha de nacimiento is the Spanish way to say "name and date of birth".
This phrase is commonly used as a heading on official forms, applications and legal documents.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nombre (name), y (and), fecha (date) and de nacimiento (of birth).
How do you pronounce it?
/nombɾe i fetʃa de naθimjento/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, your official 'name' includes two surnames: one from your father and one from your mother.
- In certain Spanish-speaking contexts, if you shout ¡No, hombre! it is not a request for a name, but an exclamation similar to saying 'No, man!' or 'No way!' in English.
- While 'date' in English can mean a social meeting, the Spanish fecha is strictly used for calendar dates and never for romantic appointments.
Examples in context
- Nací el 15 de agosto de 1990.I was born on August 15, 1990.
- Mi fecha de nacimiento es el 3 de julio de 1985.My date of birth is July 3, 1985.
- Necesito su nombre y fecha de nacimiento.I need your name and date of birth.
- Escriba su nombre y fecha de nacimiento aquí.Write your name and date of birth here.
- El formulario pide el nombre y fecha de nacimiento.The form asks for the name and date of birth.
Example conversation
Elena is checking Mateo's documents at a reception desk.
- ElenaHola, ¿puede darme su nombre y fecha de nacimiento?Hello, can you give me your name and date of birth?
- MateoSí, soy Mateo y nací el cinco de mayo.Yes, I am Mateo and I was born on May fifth.
- ElenaGracias, Mateo. Solo necesito confirmar su nombre y fecha de nacimiento.Thank you, Mateo. I just need to confirm your name and date of birth.
- MateoPerfecto, aquí tiene mis documentos.Perfect, here are my documents.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
