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"Su nombre" is a phrase which is often translated as "his name", and "por favor" is a phrase which is often translated as "please". Learn more about the difference between "su nombre" and "por favor" below.
su nombre(
soo
 
nohm
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breh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. his name
¿Conoces a ese hombre? - Sí. Su nombre es Alberto.Do you know that man? - Yes. His name is Alberto.
b. her name
Su nombre es Sabrina, pero no recuerdo su apellido.Her name is Sabrina, but I can't remember her last name.
c. its name
En el zoológico hay un oso polar. Su nombre es Copo de nieve.There's a polar bear in the zoo. It's name is Snowflake.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. your name
¿Cómo se escribe su nombre, señor Nakamura?How do you spell your name, mr. Nakamura?
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por favor(
pohr
 
fah
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bohr
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. please
Dame comida, por favor.Give me food, please.
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