Label vs Name

Cuándo usar cada una en inglés, con significado, registro y ejemplos.

Label

Top 1000 (muy común)B1noun

Name

Top 1000 (muy común)A1noun
 LabelName
Pronunciación🇬🇧 /["/ˈleɪbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈleɪbl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/neɪm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/neɪm/"]/
SignificadoA word or symbol that tells you what something is.A word that shows who someone is.
EjemploPlease attach a label to each box so we know what’s inside.My name is Sarah and I love to read.
RegistroNeutralNeutral
Qué tan comúnTop 1000 (muy común)Top 1000 (muy común)
Nivel CEFRB1A1
Categoría gramaticalnounnoun
Colocacionesadhesive, sticky, package, bear, carry, have, on a/​the label, label on, ideological, party, apply, assign, attach, music, record, major, launch, sign to, sign with, under a/​the labelChristian, first, given, have, bear, carry, appear, sound…, imply something, badge, tag, plate, by name, by the name of, in somebody/​something’s name, a change of name, give your name to something, a list of names, big, good, bad, have, become, make, name for, somebody’s name is mud, big, familiar, famous
Antónimosunlabelled, namelessunknown, anonymous
Errores comunes'Label' is sometimes confused with 'tag' even though they can have different uses., Learners might forget to use 'label' as a verb and instead use it only as a noun., Some learners use 'label' incorrectly in plural forms like 'labeles'.Confusing 'name' with 'title', forgetting they are different concepts., Using 'name' as a verb incorrectly, such as 'I name the car'., Not capitalizing proper nouns when referring to names.
Notas de usoUse 'label' when referring to names or tags for items. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations.Use 'name' when talking about someone's personal title or identity. Avoid using it in very formal documents where titles may be more appropriate.

Preguntas frecuentes: Label vs Name

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre Label y Name?

Label: A word or symbol that tells you what something is. Name: A word that shows who someone is.

¿Label y Name tienen el mismo nivel CEFR?

Label: B1, Name: A1 en la escala CEFR.

¿Puedo usar Label y Name indistintamente?

No siempre. Label y Name están relacionadas y a veces se solapan, pero difieren en registro, frecuencia y uso, así que cambiar una por otra puede alterar el significado o el tono. Revisa las diferencias de arriba antes de sustituir.