¿cuál es tu nombre completo?
The English phrase "what is your full name?" is translated into Spanish as ¿cuál es tu nombre completo?
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the question from informal to formal, use the possessive adjective su instead of tu.
When do people say it?
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a full name typically includes both the father's and mother's surnames, often referred to as nombre y apellidos.
Did you know?
- The word es shares a common ancestor with the Sanskrit word ásti, which also means 'is'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, using a person's full name including both surnames can be a sign of extreme formality or a way to signal a stern reprimand, similar to using a child's middle name in English.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the first surname is the father's and the second is the mother's, though some parents now choose to flip the order to prioritize the maternal line.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿puede decirme su nombre completo?Excuse me, can you tell me your full name?
- Oye, ¿cuál es tu nombre completo?Hey, what is your full name?
- ¿Cuál es su nombre completo, por favor?What is your full name, please?
- ¿Cuál es tu nombre completo?What is your full name?
- Para el registro, ¿cuál es tu nombre completo?For the registry, what is your full name?
- Perdón, ¿cuál es tu nombre completo?Excuse me, what is your full name?
