en nombre de
/en ˈnombɾe de/
The English phrase "on behalf of" can be translated into Spanish as en nombre de. Wiktionary also lists de parte de and en representación de.
Meaning: speaking or acting for (prep)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| en nombre de | /en ˈnombɾe de/ |
| de parte de | /de ˈpaɾte de/ |
| en representación de | /en ɾepɾesentaθjon de/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /en ɾepɾesentasjon de/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
| a beneficio de | /a benefiθjo de/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /a benefisjo de/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
The phrase "on behalf of" is used when someone is speaking or acting for another person or an organization.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase en nombre de literally means "in name of".
Which one should you use?
The different Spanish forms are used in specific contexts. en representación de is used specifically when referring to official or legal representation. In contrast, de parte de is used when you are acting as a messenger, such as when delivering a message or a gift from someone else. Finally, a beneficio de should not be used to mean speaking for someone. It specifically means that an action is being done for the benefit or profit of someone.
How do you pronounce it?
/en ˈnombɾe de/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use a beneficio de to mean you are speaking for someone. Use it only when an action is for the profit or benefit of a person or group.
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers must be careful with the phonetic similarity between the formal en nombre and the colloquial exclamation ¡no, hombre!, which can sound nearly identical in fast speech.
- Using en representación de often implies that the speaker possesses a legal power of attorney, meaning they have the official authority to make binding decisions for another person.
- The phrase en nombre de shares the same Latin root, nōmen, as the English word 'name'.
Examples in context
- Firmo en nombre de la empresa.I'm signing on behalf of the company.This sentence shows how to use en nombre de regarding a company.Tatoeba #7587000 by arh, translation #9203024 by DJ_Saidez
- Quisiera pedir disculpas en nombre de mi hijo.I'd like to apologise on behalf of my son.This sentence shows how to use en nombre de when apologizing for someone.Tatoeba #8351979 by adroguense, translation #4678326 by Ooneykcall
- Él hizo un discurso en nombre de la compañía.He made a speech on behalf of our company.This sentence shows how to use en nombre de in the context of a speech.Tatoeba #4528270 by mervert1, translation #283467 by CS
- Estimados miembros del jurado, les agradezco en nombre de la organización este honor que nos han concedido.Dear members of the jury, I thank you on behalf of the organization for this honor you have granted us.
- Quisiera hablarles en nombre de mis colegas y transmitirles nuestra posición sobre el tema en cuestión.I would like to speak on behalf of my colleagues and convey our stance on the matter.
- El director del departamento asistirá a la conferencia en representación del equipo de investigación.The department's director will attend the conference on behalf of the research team.
- En representación de nuestra compañía, me gustaría agradecerles el cálido recibimiento.On behalf of our company, I would like to thank you for the warm welcome.
- Hola, quería llamar de parte de Pedro para confirmar su asistencia a la fiesta.Hi, I wanted to call on behalf of Pedro to confirm his attendance at the party.
- ¡Feliz cumpleaños! Te traigo este regalo de parte de todos nosotros.Happy birthday! I bring you this gift on behalf of all of us.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are at a professional awards ceremony.
- MateoHola, Elena. Hablo en nombre de mi equipo.Hello, Elena. I am speaking on behalf of my team.
- ElenaMucho gusto, Mateo. ¡Felicidades a todos!Nice to meet you, Mateo. Congratulations to everyone!
- MateoGracias. Recibo este premio en nombre de ellos.Thank you. I receive this award on behalf of them.
- ElenaEs un reconocimiento muy merecido.It is a very well-deserved recognition.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “on behalf of” translations and entries en nombre de, de parte de, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, de, en, nombre, parte, representación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
