second name
[/ˈsɛkənd neɪm/]
nounpl: second names
sobrenome
1. A family name or surname; the name shared by members of a family
Her first name is Maria and her second name is Silva.
O primeiro nome dela é Maria e o sobrenome é Silva.
2. In some contexts, a middle name or additional given name
On official documents, he uses his first name, second name, and surname.
Em documentos oficiais, ele usa o primeiro nome, segundo nome e sobrenome.
In Brazil, 'sobrenome' is the standard term for second name or surname. Brazilian naming conventions typically include a given name (primeiro nome) and one or more surnames (sobrenomes), often inherited from both parents. In Portugal, the term 'apelido' is preferred. The concept of 'second name' can sometimes be ambiguous in English-speaking contexts, as it may refer to either a middle name or a surname depending on the country's naming system.
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