Spanish Phrase
La reserva está a mi nombre.
Meaning
This sentence tells someone that the reservation has been made under your name. It’s a concise way to confirm ownership of a booking.
When to use
Use this phrase when checking in at a hotel, confirming a restaurant table, or answering a phone call about a reservation. It’s also handy when you need to clarify whose name the booking is under.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lareservaestáaminombre
Estar (está)
Use 'estar' to indicate the state or location of something; here it shows the status of the reservation.
a mi nombre
The idiom 'a mi nombre' means 'under my name' and is used for bookings, tickets, or any item registered to a person.
La reserva
A feminine noun meaning 'the reservation' (for a hotel, restaurant, flight, etc.).
🗨In Conversation
¿A nombre de quién está la reserva?
Under whose name is the reservation?
La reserva está a mi nombre.
The reservation is under my name.
✕Common Mistakes
La reserva es a mi nombre.
Use 'está' (estar) for temporary states or locations, not 'es' (ser).
La reserva está en mi nombre.
The correct idiom is 'a mi nombre', not 'en mi nombre'.
Mi nombre está la reserva.
Word order matters; the subject comes first.
↔Alternatives
La reserva está a mi nombre.
The reservation is under my name.
La reserva está a mi nombre.
The booking is in my name.
La reserva está a mi nombre.
I have the reservation under my name.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking countries, it’s common to ask "¿A nombre de quién?" when you arrive at a hotel or restaurant. Answering with "a mi nombre" is considered polite and clear. If you’re traveling with a group, you might also say "La reserva está a nombre de Juan" to specify another person.