Spanish Phrase
Resérvalo a nombre de Jane Smith.
Meaning
This sentence tells someone to make a reservation and register it under the name Jane Smith. It is commonly used when booking a hotel room, a table at a restaurant, or a ticket.
When to use
Use it at a front desk, over the phone, or in an online form when you are the person making the reservation for someone else, or when you are speaking on behalf of that person.
✦Grammar Breakdown
ResérvaloanombredeJaneSmith
Imperative + direct object pronoun
"Resérvalo" combines the verb "reservar" in the informal singular imperative with the direct‑object pronoun "lo" (it).
Set phrase "a nombre de"
The prepositional phrase "a nombre de" means "in the name of" and is the standard way to specify under whose name a reservation is made.
Capitalized proper nouns
Names such as "Jane Smith" stay capitalized and are not altered in Spanish.
Formal vs informal imperative
If you need a formal tone (usted), use "Resérvelo a nombre de Jane Smith" or "Reserve a nombre de…".
🗨In Conversation
¿A nombre de quién quiere la reserva?
Under whose name would you like the reservation?
Resérvalo a nombre de Jane Smith.
Reserve it in the name of Jane Smith.
✕Common Mistakes
Reservalo a nombre de Jane Smith.
Missing accent on the first "e" changes the stress and makes the word look like a misspelling.
Resérvalo en nombre de Jane Smith.
The correct preposition is "a"; "en nombre de" is not idiomatic for reservations.
Resérvalo a nombre de Jane smith.
Names keep their original capitalization; "Smith" should stay capitalized.
Resérvalo a nombre de la Jane Smith.
Do not add the article "la" before a foreign proper name.
↔Alternatives
Hágalo a nombre de Jane Smith.
Do it under the name of Jane Smith.
Reserve bajo el nombre de Jane Smith.
Reserve under the name of Jane Smith.
Ponlo a nombre de Jane Smith.
Put it in the name of Jane Smith.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries the staff will ask "¿A nombre de quién?" before confirming a booking. "A nombre de" is the polite, neutral way to answer. If you are speaking to a formal audience, switch the imperative to "Resérvelo" or "Reserve". Also, remember that the accent on "Resérvalo" is essential; without it the word would be read incorrectly.