How to Say ‘In whose name’ in Portuguese
Em nome de quem
ehm noh-me deh kaym
[ehm noh-me deh kaym]
💬 Usage Tip: Em nome de quem is the set phrase for asking whose name a booking is under. Don't try to build it word by word; use the whole chunk the same way you would under what name? in English.
Phrase Breakdown
Em
[ehm]
In
Used to specify a position within an organization or hierarchy.
Ele falou em nome do grupo.
He spoke on behalf of the group.
nome
[noh-me]
name
A word by which an individual or thing is known.
O nome dele é Pedro.
His name is Pedro.
De quem
deh kaym
Words in this phrase
de
[deh]
of
Expressing relationship or connection.
Isto é um presente de Maria.
This is a gift from Maria.
quem
[kaym]
whom
Asking which person receives the action noted.
Em nome de quem será a reserva?
In whose name will the reservation be?
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