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"Nombre" is a form of "nombre", a noun which is often translated as "name". "Hace mucho calor" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's very hot". Learn more about the difference between "nombre" and "hace mucho calor" below.
el nombre(
nohm
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breh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. name
Mi nombre es Gabriel García Márquez.My name is Gabriel García Márquez.
a. first name
Mi nombre es Ricardo y mi apellido es García.My first name is Ricardo and my last name is García.
a. noun
"País" es un nombre común, mientras que "Argentina" es un nombre propio."Country" is a common noun, while "Argentina" is a proper noun.
a. name
¡Voy a mudarme a Nueva York y hacerme un nombre!I'm going to move to New York City and make a name for myself!
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hace mucho calor(
ah
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seh
 
moo
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choh
 
kah
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lohr
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it's very hot
Salgamos a dar una vuelta. - ¡No, afuera hace mucho calor!Let's go out for a walk. - No, it's very hot outside!
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