Spanish · Greetings & Essentials
"My name is…" in Spanish: me llamo…
me llamo…
My name is… in Spanish is me llamo…. Literally me llamo means I call myself. Mi nombre es also works beside me llamo in introductions.
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How to pronounce me llamo…
Say it
meh YAH-moh
/me ˈʝamo/
meh YAH-moh. Stress YAH in llamo. In Latin America ll sounds like y, so me llamo starts meh-YAH.
"My name is…" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| me llamo… | my name is… / I'm called… Most common self-introduction. | Most common self-introduction. |
| mi nombre es… | my name is… Clear alternative to me llamo. | Clear alternative to me llamo. |
| soy… | I am… Short intro with just your name. | Short intro with just your name. |
| me llamo … y soy de… | my name is … and I'm from… Name plus hometown pattern. | Name plus hometown pattern. |
| pueden llamarme… | you can call me… Offering a nickname to ustedes. | Offering a nickname to ustedes. |
How to use me llamo… in real life
- 1First day of class
Hola, me llamo Sam.
Hi, my name is Sam.
Me llamo plus your name is enough.
- 2A networking event
Me llamo Carla y trabajo en diseño.
My name is Carla and I work in design.
Add your role after me llamo.
- 3Meeting parents
Mucho gusto. Me llamo Diego.
Nice to meet you. My name is Diego.
Pair mucho gusto with me llamo.
Mistakes English speakers make with me llamo…
Incorrect: Yo llamo Sam.
Correct: Me llamo Sam.
Keep the me: me llamo. Yo llamo means I call someone else.
Incorrect: Me llama Sam. (talking about yourself)
Correct: Me llamo Sam.
For yourself use me llamo, not me llama.
Good to know
Latin American introductions often give first names quickly, then ask ¿Cómo te llamas?. In formal rooms you may hear full names after me llamo. A handshake still commonly follows the name.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Introducing yourself in a language exchange
ChatPal
Empecemos. ¿Cómo te llamas?
Let's start. What's your name?
You
Me llamo Alex.
My name is Alex.
ChatPal
Mucho gusto, Alex. Yo me llamo Sofía.
Nice to meet you, Alex. My name is Sofía.
You
Igual, Sofía.
Likewise, Sofía.
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FAQ
Common questions about "My name is…" in Spanish
Is me llamo or mi nombre es better?
Both work. Me llamo is the everyday default.
How do you pronounce me llamo?
meh YAH-moh. In Latin America ll in llamo sounds like y.
Does llamo change for women?
No. Everyone says me llamo. Gender shows in other words.
How do I give a nickname?
Say me llamo …, pero pueden llamarme … with ustedes.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
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