nombre propio

Definitions of nombre propio
  1. noun
    a noun that denotes a particular thing; usually capitalized
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    nombre común
    a noun that denotes any or all members of a class
    type of:
    nombre
    a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action
  2. noun
    a language unit by which a person or thing is known
    synonyms: nombre
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    epónimo
    the name derived from a person (real or imaginary)
    epónimo
    the person for whom something is named
    patronímico
    a family name derived from name of your father or a paternal ancestor (especially with an affix (such as -son in English or O'- in Irish) added to the name of your father or a paternal ancestor)
    matrónimo
    a name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor
    apellido
    the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
    nombre de pila
    the name that precedes the surname
    alias, apodo, falso nombre, mote
    a name that has been assumed temporarily
    pseudónimo, seudónimo
    a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role
    denominación
    identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
    título
    the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.
    topónimo
    the name by which a geographical place is known
    firma
    your name written in your own handwriting
    marca
    a name given to a product or service
    apellido de soltera
    a woman's surname before marriage
    sobrenombre
    a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
    nombre artístico
    the pseudonym of an actor
    seudónimo
    an author's pseudonym
    título
    an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
    título nobiliario
    an appellation signifying nobility
    rúbrica
    a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
    autógrafo
    a person's own signature
    type of:
    unidad lingüística
    one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed
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