nombre del destinatario
/nombɾe del destinataɾjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "receiver name" is translated into Spanish as nombre del destinatario.
The phrase refers to the name of the person intended to receive a package or message. The term destinatario is the standard word used in logistics, postal services and formal correspondence to signify the receiver or addressee.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nombre (name), del (of the) and destinatario (receiver/addressee).
Which one should you use?
The term destinatario is the direct opposite of remitente, which means "sender".
How does it change in a sentence?
In a complete sentence, you would typically add the definite article el before nombre to mean "the receiver's name" (el nombre del destinatario).
How do you pronounce it?
/nombɾe del destinataɾjo/
Did you know?
- The word nombre is also a common exclamation in Spanish when it is a contraction of ¡no, hombre! In this context, it acts as a way to express disbelief or surprise rather than referring to a person's name.
- When filling out forms for a destinatario, you will often see the phrase nombre y apellidos instead of just 'name'. This accounts for the Spanish tradition of using two surnames to fully identify a person.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if the destinatario is not home, the delivery person often leaves the package with a vecino. This reflects a social culture of neighborly trust that differs from many English-speaking regions.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, Sr. Juan Pérez. Mucho gusto en conocerlo.Good morning, Mr. Juan Pérez. Nice to meet you.
- Disculpe, Señor García, ¿podría ayudarme?Excuse me, Mr. García, could you help me?
- ¡Hola María! ¿Qué tal estás?Hi María! How are you?
- Hola Antonio, ¿cómo estás, Tono?Hi Antonio, how are you, Tono?
- No encuentro el nombre del destinatario en la etiqueta.I can't find the receiver name on the label.
- ¿Podría confirmarme el nombre del destinatario, por favor?Could you confirm the receiver name for me, please?
- El nombre del destinatario está mal escrito en el paquete.The receiver name is misspelled on the package.
Example conversation
Javier is working at a shipping desk and Lucía is checking an order.
- LucíaJavier, ¿tienes el nombre del destinatario para este envío?Javier, do you have the receiver name for this shipment?
- JavierLo estoy buscando en el sistema ahora mismo.I am looking for it in the system right now.
- LucíaEs necesario para completar el formulario de envío.It is necessary to complete the shipping form.
- JavierYa lo encontré, Lucía, lo tengo aquí.I found it now, Lucía, I have it here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries del, destinatario, nombre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
