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"Sobrenombre" is a noun which is often translated as "nickname", and "apodo" is a noun which is also often translated as "nickname". Learn more about the difference between "sobrenombre" and "apodo" below.
el sobrenombre(
soh
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breh
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nohm
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breh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
el apodo(
ah
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poh
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doh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (sobriquet)
a. nickname (used by friends and family)
Su apodo de la niñez, Chaparro, se le ha pegado. His childhood nickname, Shorty, has stuck with him.
b. alias (used by criminals or spies)
Nadie te va a temer con un apodo como "El Corazoncito". Nobody is going to fear you with an alias like "Sweetie Pie."
