Bedeutung
Used to state your own name.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Spain, it is common to follow 'Me llamo' with a handshake. If you are in a social setting, two kisses (one on each cheek) are standard between women or between a man and a woman. Mexicans are very polite. Using 'Me llamo' is often followed by 'Mucho gusto' to show warmth and respect. In Argentina, the 'vos' form is used, but 'Me llamo' remains the same. You might hear 'Me llamo' followed by a single kiss on the cheek. Colombians are known for their hospitality. Introductions are usually very warm and often involve a friendly '¿Cómo estás?' immediately after the name.
Don't overthink it
Just say 'Me llamo' and your name. It's the most natural way to sound like a native.
Watch the 'Mi'
Always use 'Me'. 'Mi' is only for possessives like 'mi casa' (my house).
Bedeutung
Used to state your own name.
Don't overthink it
Just say 'Me llamo' and your name. It's the most natural way to sound like a native.
Watch the 'Mi'
Always use 'Me'. 'Mi' is only for possessives like 'mi casa' (my house).
Add a greeting
Always start with 'Hola' or 'Buenos días' before saying 'Me llamo'.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence.
Hola, ___________ Sofía.
'Me llamo' is the correct reflexive form.
Which is the correct way to introduce yourself?
Choose the best option.
The reflexive pronoun 'me' must precede the verb 'llamo'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Cómo te llamas? B: ___________.
All three options are natural ways to introduce yourself in Spanish.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenHola, ___________ Sofía.
'Me llamo' is the correct reflexive form.
Choose the best option.
The reflexive pronoun 'me' must precede the verb 'llamo'.
A: ¿Cómo te llamas? B: ___________.
All three options are natural ways to introduce yourself in Spanish.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNo, 'Me llamo' is only for people. For objects, use 'Esto se llama...'.
It is neutral. It works everywhere.
Because you are performing the action of 'calling' on yourself.
Yes, but it's redundant. 'Me llamo' is enough.
Just say both: 'Me llamo Juan Carlos'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Mucho gusto
builds onNice to meet you
Soy...
synonymI am...
¿Cómo te llamas?
contrastWhat is your name?
Mi nombre es...
similarMy name is...
