nombre

[nõ.brə]
nounmasculinepl: nombres
nome
1. A word or set of words by which a person, thing, or place is known, called, or spoken of
What is your name?
Qual é o seu nome?
2. A reputation or public image
He has a good name in the community
Ele tem um bom nome na comunidade
3. A famous person or entity
She is a big name in the industry
Ela é um grande nome na indústria
4. To give or assign a name to someone or something
They named their son after his grandfather
Eles nomearam seu filho em homenagem ao avô
In both Brazilian and Spanish-speaking cultures, names carry significant cultural weight, often reflecting family heritage, religious traditions, or prominent historical figures. The concept of 'nombre' extends beyond mere identification to encompass personal honor and social standing within communities.
NYC Slang
name (as in reputation: 'he's got a name for himself')
Synonyms / Sinônimos
denominacióntítuloapelativodesignaciónetiqueta
Antonyms / Antônimos
anonimatoincógnito

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
nome
Standard translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
nome
Common usage with carioca accent emphasis
São Paulo
nome
Standard usage in paulista dialect
Portugal
nome
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; universal term

Related Words

nombrarnombradoapododenominaciónidentidadreputación

Related Idioms & Phrases

hacer un nombre (to make a name for oneself)
tener buen nombre (to have a good reputation)
nombre en vano (in vain name)
de nombre (by name)
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