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"Nombre" is a form of "nombre", a noun which is often translated as "name". "Nacionalidad" is a noun which is often translated as "nationality". Learn more about the difference between "nombre" and "nacionalidad" 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 nacionalidad(
nah
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syoh
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nah
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lee
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dahd
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. nationality
Tiene nacionalidad italiana porque nació en Milán.He has Italian nationality because he was born in Milan.
b. citizenship
Mi amigo tiene doble nacionalidad de Alemania y Argentina.My friend has dual citizenship in Germany and Argentina.
a. people
Hay varias nacionalidades distintas dentro del estado español.There are several distinct peoples within the Spanish state.
