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"Excuse me" is a phrase which is often translated as "perdón", and "What is your name?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Cómo te llamas?". Learn more about the difference between "excuse me" and "What is your name?" below.
excuse me(
ehk
-
skyuz
 
mi
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. perdón
Excuse me. Could I have a menu, please?Perdón, ¿me puede traer un menú, por favor?
b. disculpe
Excuse me. Is this the right train for New York?Disculpe, ¿es este el tren para ir a Nueva York?
a. perdone
Excuse me; I didn't hear what you said.Perdone, no oí lo que dijo.
b. cómo (less formal)
Have you seen Anna? - Excuse me?¿Has visto a Anna? - ¿Cómo?
a. perdone
Excuse me! I thought this seat was free.¡Perdone! Pensé que este asiento estaba libre.
b. perdón
I didn't realize you were in a meeting. Excuse me.No me di cuenta de que estabas en una reunión. Perdón.
a. permiso
He didn't even say "excuse me"; he just barged past.Ni siquiera dijo "permiso", pasó a empujones.
a. permítame
Please excuse me a minute. I need to check something.Permítame un momento, por favor. Tengo que comprobar algo.
a. un momento
Excuse me! I was first in line.¡Un momento! Yo estaba primero.
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What is your name?(
wuht
 
ihz
 
yor
 
neym
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ¿Cómo te llamas?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Hi! Nice to meet you. What is your name?¡Hola! Mucho gusto. ¿Cómo te llamas?
b. ¿Cuál es tu nombre?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
I know you told me but I already forgot. What is your name?Yo sé que me lo dijiste pero ya lo olvidé. ¿Cuál es tu nombre?
c. ¿Cómo se llama?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Welcome to our hotel, sir. What is your name?Bienvenido a nuestro hotel, señor. ¿Cómo se llama?
d. ¿Cuál es su nombre?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
I believe a package arrived for me. - Ok, what is your name?Creo que me llegó un paquete. Ok, ¿cuál es su nombre?
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