Llámame
/ʝamame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "call me" is translated into Spanish as Llámame.
This phrase is used to make a request for someone to contact you by telephone.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Llámame is composed of the imperative verb llama (call) and the object pronoun me (me).
Which one should you use?
While Llámame is the standard form, use Llámeme when speaking to someone you address as usted (formal you). If you are asking a group of people to call you, use Llámenme.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the imperative form, the object pronoun me is attached directly to the end of the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝamame/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using Me llama to mean "Call me". In Spanish, Me llama actually means "He/she calls me" in the indicative mood.
Did you know?
- While Llámame is the standard, in some regions people might use the phrase Dame un toque literally meaning 'give me a touch' to mean 'give me a call'.
- While llámame refers to telephone calls, the verb llamar also means 'to name'. A person might say me llaman to explain what their nickname is.
- In some Latin American dialects, the 'll' in llámame is pronounced as a 'sh' or 'zh' sound, making it sound like shámame rather than the standard 'y' sound.
Examples in context
- Llámame a las ocho.Call me at eight.This sentence is useful for specifying a time to call.Tatoeba #10470140 by Shishir, translation #10469863 by AlanF_US
- Llámame si pasa algo.Call me if something happens.This sentence is useful for providing a condition for the call.Tatoeba #2065733 by marcelostockle, translation #2064772 by CK
- Llámame a este número.Call me at this number.This sentence is useful for providing a phone number to call.Tatoeba #2097474 by Shishir, translation #1845519 by CK
- Llámeme, por favor. Necesito discutir los detalles del proyecto.Call me, please. I need to discuss the project details.
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Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are saying goodbye after a coffee date.
- ElenaLlámame cuando llegues a casa.Call me when you get home.
- AlejandroEstá bien, Elena. Lo haré.Okay, Elena. I will do it.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro. Hasta pronto.Thanks, Alejandro. See you soon.
- AlejandroAdiós, que tengas un buen día.Goodbye, have a good day.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
