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"Nombre" is a form of "nombre", a noun which is often translated as "name". "Firma" is a form of "firma", a noun which is often translated as "signature". Learn more about the difference between "nombre" and "firma" below.
el nombre(
nohm
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breh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (full name)
2. (forename)
a. first name
Mi nombre es Ricardo y mi apellido es García.My first name is Ricardo and my last name is García.
3. (grammar)
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.
4. (reputation)
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!
la firma(
feer
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mah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. signature
Por favor, coloque su firma en la línea punteada.Please place your signature on the dotted line.
a. signing
La firma del documento marcó el primer día de la independencia.The signing of the document marked the first day of independence.
3. (business)
