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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