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nickname in Spanish

nickname in Spanish is apodo, mote, sobrenombre — nickname means an informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.

nickname in Spanish

apodo
noun
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
mote
noun
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
sobrenombre
noun
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
chapa
noun
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
cognombre
noun
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
cognomen
noun
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
apodar
verb
(transitive) To give a nickname to (a person or thing).
cognominar
verb
(transitive) To give a nickname to (a person or thing).
motejar
verb
(transitive) To give a nickname to (a person or thing).
trampar
verb
(transitive) To give a nickname to (a person or thing).

What does "nickname" mean?

  1. noun An informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.
    "His nickname at school was "Ginger" because of his hair."
  2. verb To give someone or something a nickname.
    "They nicknamed the old car "the Beast"."

nickname in a sentence

  • His nickname at school was "Ginger" because of his hair.
  • They nicknamed the old car "the Beast".

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nickname" in Spanish?

"nickname" in Spanish is apodo, mote, sobrenombre. nickname means: An informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.

How do you use "nickname" in a sentence?

Example: "His nickname at school was "Ginger" because of his hair." In Spanish, "nickname" is apodo, mote, sobrenombre.

Are there other ways to say "nickname" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 10 translations listed for "nickname": apodo, mote, sobrenombre, chapa, cognombre, cognomen.

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