Portuguese · Greetings & Phrases

Qual é o seu nome?

What is your name?

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A question asking someone for their name.

Pergunta o nome da pessoa.

Example

Olá! Qual é o seu nome?

Hello! What is your name?

Etymology

'Qual é o seu nome?' translates to 'What is your name?', originating from 'qual' (which) from Latin 'qualis' and 'nome' from Latin 'nomen'.

How & Where It’s Used

'Qual é o seu nome?' is a common question in both formal and informal contexts to inquire about someone's identity. It is predominantly spoken but used in written communications as well.

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