first name
[/fɜːrst neɪm/]
nounpl: first names
nome
1. The given name of a person, as opposed to their family name or surname
My first name is John and my last name is Smith.
Meu nome é João e meu sobrenome é Silva.
2. The personal name used to address or identify someone informally
Please call me by my first name, not Mr. Johnson.
Por favor, me chame pelo meu nome, não pelo Sr. Johnson.
In Brazil, people generally use first names more casually and informally in social and professional settings compared to more formal cultures. The distinction between 'nome' and 'prenome' exists in Brazilian Portuguese, with 'prenome' being more technical or legal. In the USA, using someone's first name is standard in most contexts, reflecting a more informal culture.
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