nombre en letra de molde
/nombɾe en letɾa de molde/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for printed name is nombre en letra de molde.
This phrase refers to a name written in clear, separate letters rather than in cursive handwriting. If you want to express the action of writing a printed name, you should use the verb phrase escribir en letra de molde.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to name in mold letters. In this context, letra de molde refers to the block-style lettering used in printing or clear handwriting.
Which one should you use?
The term letra de molde is specifically used to contrast with letra cursiva, which is cursive handwriting.
How do you pronounce it?
/nombɾe en letɾa de molde/
Did you know?
- While nombre means 'name' here, in spoken Spanish it is also a common contraction of ¡no, hombre! used to express disbelief as 'no way, man!'
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, children are taught letra de molde and letra cursiva as two distinct systems of writing, with cursive often reserved for official signatures.
- While letra de molde is standard, some regions use the term letra imprenta, which refers to the 'printing press' instead of a physical 'mold'.
Examples in context
- Por favor, escriba su nombre en letras de molde: María Rodríguez.Please write your name in block letters: María Rodríguez.
- Por favor, escriba su nombre en letra de molde.Please, write your name in printed letters.
- No entiendo su firma, ¿puede poner su nombre en letra de molde?I don't understand your signature, can you put your name in printed letters?
- Necesito el nombre en letra de molde en este formulario.I need the printed name on this form.
Example conversation
Sofía is helping Mateo fill out a registration form.
- SofíaMateo, falta tu nombre en letra de molde.Mateo, your printed name is missing.
- Mateo¿Puedo usar mi firma normal?Can I use my normal signature?
- SofíaNo, requiere el nombre en letra de molde.No, it requires the printed name.
- MateoEstá bien, lo escribiré ahora mismo.Alright, I will write it right now.
