in the name of

por, en nombre de

Para ayudar a una causa o apoyar un objetivo concreto.

En inglés sencillo: To help or support a particular cause or aim.

• They marched in the name of peace.
• She gave her life in the name of freedom.
• We must work together in the name of justice.

Cómo se usa: in the name of + a cause (They marched in the name of freedom.)

Sinónimos: for the sake of, for

Expresiones frecuentes: in the name of peace, in the name of justice

a nombre de

Indica quién figura oficialmente como propietario o titular de algo.

En inglés sencillo: Showing a particular person as the official owner or holder.

• The house is in the name of his wife.
• They opened an account in the name of their daughter.
• Is the car registered in the name of your company?

Cómo se usa: in the name of someone/something (The account is in the name of her company.)

Sinónimos: under the name of

Expresiones frecuentes: in the name of someone, in the name of a company

en nombre de, por autoridad de

Con el poder o el permiso de una persona, una organización o una ley.

En inglés sencillo: Using the power or permission of a person, organization, or law.

• Stop in the name of the law!
• The soldiers acted in the name of the king.
• The judge issued the order in the name of the court.

Cómo se usa: in the name of + an authority (The officer ordered us to stop in the name of the law.)

Sinónimos: by the authority of, on behalf of

Expresiones frecuentes: in the name of the law, in the name of the king

en nombre de, con el pretexto de

Usando un objetivo o una idea como razón o excusa para hacer algo.

En inglés sencillo: Using a particular aim or idea as the reason or excuse for doing something.

• They searched our bags in the name of security.
• Many cruel acts were committed in the name of religion.
• The government limited debate in the name of national unity.

Cómo se usa: in the name of + a stated reason (They banned the book in the name of public safety.)

Sinónimos: under the pretext of, in the guise of

Expresiones frecuentes: in the name of security, in the name of safety

por, en nombre de

Sirve para hacer una petición seria invocando algo muy respetado o en lo que se cree profundamente.

En inglés sencillo: Used to make a serious request by referring to something deeply respected or believed in.

• In the name of God, help me!
• In the name of all that is holy, stop shouting!
• I beg you, in the name of mercy, to spare them.

Cómo se usa: in the name of + something sacred (In the name of heaven, please help us!)

Sinónimos: for the love of

Expresiones frecuentes: in the name of God, in the name of heaven