How to Say ‘Under the name Emily Smith.’ in Portuguese
Em nome de Emily Smith .
ehm NOH-m duh
[ehm NOH-m duh]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Portuguese people often have several surnames. For a booking, giving your first name and one surname is perfectly normal.
Phrase Breakdown
Em nome de
ehm NOH-m duh
In the name of
'Em' is nasal, like 'ayn'. Say ayn-NOM-duh. The 'e' in 'de' is very short.
A reserva está em nome de quem?
Whose name is the booking under?
Words in this phrase
Em
[ehm]
in
Used to indicate inclusion within space or limits.
Está em casa.
It's in the house.
nome
[NOH-m]
name
Used when giving the name attached to a reservation.
Está em nome de Marta Costa.
It is under the name of Marta Costa.
de
[duh]
of
A preposition meaning "of" or "for," depending on context.
Falámos de carreira durante o intervalo.
We talked about career matters during the break.
Guides for Portuguese learners
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Lisbon with zero Portuguese and honestly thought I’d be pointing at menus forever. Three weeks in and I’m having real conversations with my landlord.”
Priya N., 35, Freelance Designer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer