Meaning
Used to ask someone for their name.
Cultural Background
People are very informal. You might hear 'Qual o seu nome?' more often than in Portugal. More formal. 'Como se chama?' is the gold standard for polite introductions. Using the person's name after they tell you is considered very polite.
Smile!
Always smile when asking this. It makes you seem much friendlier.
Don't drop the 'se'
Dropping the 'se' makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.
Meaning
Used to ask someone for their name.
Smile!
Always smile when asking this. It makes you seem much friendlier.
Don't drop the 'se'
Dropping the 'se' makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.
Use it for objects
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Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
___ se chama?
The phrase is 'Como se chama'.
Choose the correct form.
Which is correct?
The reflexive 'se' is required.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Como se chama? -> ?
It is the standard name inquiry.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Olá! B: Olá, eu sou o Pedro. A: ____?
It is the logical follow-up to an introduction.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises___ se chama?
The phrase is 'Como se chama'.
Which is correct?
The reflexive 'se' is required.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It is the standard name inquiry.
A: Olá! B: Olá, eu sou o Pedro. A: ____?
It is the logical follow-up to an introduction.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it is perfectly polite for professional settings.
No, it is standard in both Portugal and Brazil.
It's a reflexive pronoun, meaning 'yourself'.
Just ask again politely: 'Desculpe, como se chama mesmo?'
It is neutral. Not too formal, not too casual.
No, that is grammatically incorrect.
Related Phrases
Qual é o seu nome?
synonymWhat is your name?
Prazer em conhecê-lo
builds onNice to meet you.
Como vai?
similarHow are you?
