nombre de usuario
/nombɾe de uswaɾjo/from spelling rulesmasculine
The Spanish word for username is nombre de usuario.
The term refers to a person's identification on an individual computer system. In many digital interfaces, the word usuario is used as a shorthand for nombre de usuario when the context is clear.
Meaning: a person's identification on an individual computer system (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nombre (name), de (of) and usuario (user).
Which one should you use?
While nombre de usuario is the standard phrase, you may encounter Identificador (identifier) or the capitalized Nombre de usuario in more formal contexts. In informal settings, people may use the term Nick.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of South America, the term usuario is occasionally used instead of nombre de usuario to mean username.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the first noun is pluralized: nombres de usuario for usernames.
How do you pronounce it?
/nombɾe de uswaɾjo/
Did you know?
- The word usuario shares its roots with the English word 'usury', as both stem from the Latin root for 'use'.
- While usuario is the standard term for 'user', it is also frequently used in business to mean a 'customer' or 'client' of a service.
- If a digital form asks for your nombre instead of nombre de usuario, it is often asking for your legal person name rather than your account handle.
Examples in context
- No puede cambiar su nombre de usuario.You can't change your username.This sentence is useful for showing that a nombre de usuario cannot be changed.Tatoeba #7863604 by Seael, translation #7737001 by CK
- El nombre de usuario de Tom es "Tomtoeba13".Tom's username is "Tomtoeba13".This sentence shows how to possessive use of nombre de usuario.Tatoeba #9374746 by ignacio, translation #9373866 by DJ_Saidez
- Debí haber escogido un nombre de usuario más corto.I should've chosen a shorter username.This sentence illustrates the use of nombre de usuario when discussing the length of a chosen name.Tatoeba #2721666 by marcelostockle, translation #2721268 by CK
- Mi nombre de usuario en este sitio web es "JohnDoe92".My username on this website is "JohnDoe92".
- Por favor, inicie sesión con su identificador y contraseña.Please log in with your username and password.
- ¿Cuál es tu nick en el chat?What's your username in the chat?
- Mi usuario en esta plataforma es "Juan93".My username on this platform is "Juan93".
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are trying to log in to a new website.
- Daniel¿Cuál es tu nombre de usuario?What is your username?
- LucíaNo recuerdo mi nombre de usuario.I don't remember my username.
- DanielBusca en tu correo electrónico.Look in your email.
- Lucía¡Ah, ya lo encontré!Ah, I found it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “username” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, nombre, usuario, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
