What does it mean word for word?
The word mañana means "tomorrow" when used as an adverb in this context.
Which one should you use?
The specific form you choose depends on who you are addressing. Use llama mañana for a single person you are on friendly terms with, and llame mañana for a single person in a formal setting. To instruct a group of people, use llamen mañana. Other variations include márcale mañana and the colloquial hazme una llamada mañana.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the verb marcar is used to refer to making a phone call, which is why you might hear márcale mañana. In Argentina, the colloquial expression dame un toque mañana is used. In some Central American countries, people colloquially say échame una llamadita mañana.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form llama mañana is used when giving the instruction to someone you address with the informal tú. Use llame mañana when addressing someone with the formal usted. If you are instructing a group of people, use the plural form llamen mañana.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of llama mañana is /ʝama maɲana/.
Did you know?
- If you were talking about the animal, the word llama would be spelled the same but would actually come from the Quechua language instead of Latin. This refers to the South American camelid.
- The word llama also means 'flame' in Spanish, though it is used less frequently in daily speech than the other meanings.
- The word mañana is a linguistic chameleon. While it means 'tomorrow' in this phrase, it can also mean 'morning' or even 'the future' depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Por favor, llame mañana para concertar una reunión.Please call tomorrow to arrange a meeting.
- Favor de llamar mañana a primera hora para realizar la reserva.Please call first thing tomorrow to make the reservation.
- ¡No olvides llamar mañana para contarme cómo te fue en el viaje!Don't forget to call tomorrow to tell me how your trip went!
- Márcale mañana para confirmar la cita.Call him/her tomorrow to confirm the appointment.
- Hazme una llamada mañana a la oficina para coordinar el proyecto.Give me a call tomorrow at the office to coordinate the project.
- Llama mañana para confirmar la cita.Call tomorrow to confirm the appointment.
- Si necesitas ayuda, llama mañana.If you need help, call tomorrow.
- Por favor, llama mañana por la tarde.Please, call tomorrow in the afternoon.
Example conversation
Sofía is leaving the office and giving Alejandro a task.
- SofíaAlejandro, llama mañana al cliente.Alejandro, call the client tomorrow.
- Alejandro¿A qué hora lo hago?At what time should I do it?
- SofíaLlama mañana antes del mediodía.Call tomorrow before noon.
- AlejandroEstá bien, lo haré.Okay, I will do it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries llama, mañana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
