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"His name" is a noun which is often translated as "su nombre", and "her name" is a phrase which is also often translated as "su nombre". Learn more about the difference between "his name" and "her name" below.
his name()
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. su nombre
His name is Andrea.Su nombre es Andrea.
b. su apellido (surname)
His name is Garcia, which is very Spanish.Su apellido es García, que es muy español.
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her name()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. su nombre
Her name is Annabelle.Su nombre es Annabelle.
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