este nombre
/este nombɾe/from spelling rules
este nombre is the Spanish way to say "this name".
Use este nombre when you are referring to a person's given name or the name of a noun. If you specifically want to refer to a surname or last name, you should use este apellido instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the masculine singular demonstrative adjective este to match the masculine singular noun nombre.
How do you pronounce it?
/este nombɾe/
Did you know?
- In spoken Spanish, the word nombre can be a quick contraction of the phrase ¡no, hombre!, which is used to express disbelief or disagreement like 'no way, man!'
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a full nombre typically consists of two given names and two surnames to honor both the father's and mother's lineages.
- The Spanish word este can mean 'this', but it is also the word for the cardinal direction 'east'.
Examples in context
- Este nombre es muy común.This name is very common.
- ¿Te gusta este nombre?Do you like this name?
- No recuerdo este nombre.I don't remember this name.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are looking at a guest list.
- Elena¿Conoces a la persona con este nombre?Do you know the person with this name?
- DanielNo, Daniel no conoce a nadie así.No, Daniel doesn't know anyone like that.
- ElenaEs extraño que esté en la lista.It is strange that they are on the list.
- DanielQuizás sea un error.Maybe it is a mistake.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries este, nombre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
