llámala
/ʝamala/from spelling rules
The English phrase "call her" is translated into Spanish as llámala.
Which one should you use?
While llámala is used to say "call her", you can say "call him" by changing the feminine suffix -la to the masculine suffix -lo, resulting in llámalo.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝamala/
Did you know?
- The root word llamar is used not only for phoning or shouting but also for naming. To say 'she is called' uses the same root, as in se llama.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, using the imperative llámala can sound quite aggressive or bossy if not softened with words like 'por favor'.
- In Spanish, you can 'call her' using llamar, but to 'call back' usually requires the phrase devolver la llamada, which literally means 'to return the call'.
Examples in context
- Llámala a las tres.Call her up at three.This sentence is useful for specifying the time to call her using llámala.Tatoeba #1543189 by marcelostockle, translation #72695 by CN
- Llámala mañana.Call her tomorrow.This sentence is useful for specifying the day to call her using llámala.Tatoeba #453878 by mamat, translation #323070 by CK
- Si desea hablar con la Sra. García, por favor, llámela.If you would like to speak to Mrs. Garcia, please call her.
- Favor de llamarla lo antes posible. Es un asunto urgente.Please call her as soon as possible, it's an urgent matter.
- Oye, no te olvides de llamarla cuando tengas tiempo.Hey, don't forget to call her when you have a chance.
- Dale mi número y dile que me llame.Give her my number and tell her to call me.
- ¿Me puedes marcar su número, por favor?Can you dial her number for me, please?
- Llámala ahora mismo.Call her right now.
Example conversation
Daniel is looking for his sister's phone number.
- Elena¿Dónde está el número de Sofía?Where is Sofia's number?
- DanielNo lo tengo, pero llámala tú.I don't have it, but you call her.
- ElenaEstá bien, la llamaré pronto.Okay, I will call her soon.
- DanielPerfecto, llámala para avisarle.Perfect, call her to let her know.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
