Nombres (en. Names)

/ˈnom.bres/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Word that designates a person or thing.
The names of the students are on the list.
Los nombres de los estudiantes están en la lista.
A set of words used to refer to something specific.
The names of countries vary depending on the language.
El nombres de los países varían según el idioma.
Term used in grammar to classify nouns.
In Spanish, names can be proper or common.
En español, los nombres pueden ser propios o comunes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'nomen', which means 'name'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give names
To provide the identification of people or things.
dar nombres
to call by names
To refer to people directly by their name.
llamar por los nombres
names and surnames
Expression that refers to the full identification of a person.
nombres y apellidos

Related Words

name
Person, thing, or concept that is identified by a word.
nombre
nickname
Additional or alternative name given to a person.
apodo
title
Name that designates a work, position, or degree.
título

Slang Meanings

Girl
That group of friends has several names they use among themselves.
Ese grupo de amigos tiene varios nombres que usan entre sí.
Pseudonym
The author wrote his book under a different name.
El autor escribió su libro bajo un nombre diferente.