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sobrenombre

nickname

noun soh-breh-NOHM-breh Rare

Origin: sobre- (over, above) + nombre (name); a name given in addition to one's real name

Also means

alias

Usage Note

Sobrenombre refers to an additional or descriptive name given to a person, such as epithets of historical figures — Felipe II, el sobrenombre 'el Prudente' (Philip II, nicknamed 'the Prudent'). It is slightly more formal than apodo, which is a colloquial nickname or moniker. Both are masculine nouns.

Examples

"Su sobrenombre en el equipo era 'el Rayo' por su velocidad."

Natural Translation

His nickname on the team was 'the Lightning' for his speed.

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