Learn Spanish (Latin America): Mi nombre es largo.

Mi nombre es largo.

My name is long.

Breakdown of Mi nombre es largo.

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Questions & Answers about Mi nombre es largo.

Wait, does largo mean "large"?

No, largo is a "false friend." It actually means "long." If you want to say "large" or "big," you should use the word grande.

Does nombre mean my full name or just my first name?

Nombre usually refers just to your first name. If you want to talk about your last name, you would use the word apellido. For your full name, you would say nombre completo.

Why do we use es here instead of está?

We use es (from the verb ser) because the length of a name is a permanent characteristic. We use está (from the verb estar) for temporary states, conditions, or physical locations.

Does the word mi change depending on whether the noun is masculine or feminine?

No, the possessive word mi (my) stays exactly the same for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. It only changes to mis if the noun is plural, like if you were saying mis nombres (my names).