por favor firme su nombre
/poɾ faboɾ fiɾme su nombɾe/from spelling rules
por favor firme su nombre is the Spanish way to say "please sign your name".
This phrase is a polite request for someone to write their signature on a document. In professional settings, you may also see the variation firme aquí, which means "sign here".
Which one should you use?
The word firme is used when addressing someone formally, whereas firma is used when speaking to a friend or someone you address as tú. For example, an informal way to ask someone to sign is to say Firma aquí, por favor.
How do you pronounce it?
/poɾ faboɾ fiɾme su nombɾe/
Did you know?
- When signing, many people do not just write their name, but also add a rúbrica, which is a decorative, stylized flourish or scribble designed to prevent forgery.
- Depending on the country, you may be asked for a firma y sello, meaning 'signature and stamp', as official ink stamps are frequently used by professionals in Spain and Latin America.
- While nombre means 'name' in this phrase, it is also used as a slang contraction of no, hombre, which translates to 'no, man' or 'hey'.
Example conversation
At a doctor's office reception desk.
- JavierHola María, necesito este formulario.Hello María, I need this form.
- MaríaClaro, ¿dónde lo lleno?Sure, where do I fill it out?
- JavierEn la línea final, por favor firme su nombre.On the bottom line, please sign your name.
- MaríaListo, aquí tiene el papel.Done, here is the paper.
