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"Tu" is a form of "tu", an adjective which is often translated as "your". "Nombre" is a form of "nombre", a noun which is often translated as "name". Learn more about the difference between "tu" and "nombre" below.
tu(
too
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (informal) (possessive)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
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!
