nombre en letra de molde y firma
/nombɾe en letɾa de molde i fiɾma/from spelling rules
The English phrase "print name and signature" is translated into Spanish as nombre en letra de molde y firma.
This phrase is commonly used as an instruction on official forms, legal documents and applications to ensure the person's name is legible.
Which one should you use?
A more complete imperative form used in written instructions is escriba su nombre en letra de molde y firme, meaning "write your name in block letters and sign".
How do you pronounce it?
/nombɾe en letɾa de molde i fiɾma/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, people use a 'firma' that consists of a stylized rubric or scribble rather than a legible name, making the letra de molde requirement even more critical for identification.
- The Spanish phrase for 'block letters' uses the word molde, which literally means 'mold' or 'casting frame'.
- The word firma comes from the Latin firmus, meaning 'firm' or 'strong'. A signature was historically seen as a way to make a legal agreement firm and binding.
Examples in context
- Escriba su nombre en letra de molde y firma aquí.Write your name in block letters and sign here.
- Necesito el nombre en letra de molde y firma del cliente.I need the client's printed name and signature.
- Por favor, ponga su nombre en letra de molde y firma al final.Please put your printed name and signature at the end.
Example conversation
A bank clerk is processing a document for a client.
- ElenaTodo está listo, pero falta su nombre en letra de molde y firma.Everything is ready, but your printed name and signature are missing.
- Daniel¿Debo hacerlo en este espacio en blanco?Should I do it in this blank space?
- ElenaSí, ponga su nombre en letra de molde y firma en la línea.Yes, put your printed name and signature on the line.
- DanielEntendido, ya lo he completado.Understood, I have already completed it.
