Dos Apellidos

People in Spanish-speaking countries typically have shorter full names than people in English-speaking countries.

• True

• False

How many last names do Spanish-speakers typically have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

For many Spanish-speakers, the last name which generally comes first is:

• el nombre

• el apellido materno

• el apellido paterno

• el apodo

For many Spanish-speaking people, the name that is generally used as the second last name is called:

• el nombre

• el apellido materno

• el apellido paterno

• el apodo

When Spanish-speakers introduce themselves, they usually use the following:

• nombre, apellido paterno, apellido materno

• nombre, apellido materno

• apellido paterno, apellido materno

• nombre, apellido paterno

In many Spanish-speaking countries, men change their last names when they get married.

• True

• False

In Spanish-speaking countries, women who get married may choose to keep their apellido materno included in their full name.

• True

• False

Some Spanish-speaking women add their husband's last name to their names using the word de.

• True

• False