llámame
/ʝamame/from spelling rules
To say "give me a call" in Spanish, use llámame.
This phrase is a request for someone to contact you by telephone. You can also use the colloquial idiomatic expression dar un toque to mean "to give a ring" or "to give a call" in many Spanish-speaking regions.
Which one should you use?
While llámame is informal, llámeme is the formal version used when speaking to a stranger, a superior or someone to whom you want to show respect.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase Márcame, por favor is used to mean "Call me, please" in a casual context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form llámame uses the informal tú imperative, which is appropriate for friends, family or peers.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝamame/
Did you know?
- The word llamar used in llámame also means 'to name', which is why the phrase ¿Cómo te llamas? literally asks 'What do you call yourself?'
- In some regions, people use the word timbrar (meaning 'to ring a bell') to mean 'to call'. This creates a linguistic link between old physical doorbells and modern telephone calls.
- The verb telefonear is a technically precise way to say 'to call', but using it in a casual setting can make you sound like you are speaking from a previous century.
Examples in context
- Llámame en cuanto esté lista.As soon as she is ready, give me a call.This sentence shows how to use llámame to express when someone should call.Tatoeba #1370403 by Shishir, translation #881460 by CM
- Llámame esta noche.Give me a call tonight.This sentence uses llámame to specify a time for a call.Tatoeba #1410069 by marcelostockle, translation #1387027 by CK
- Bill, llámame esta noche.Bill, give me a call tonight.This sentence shows llámame being used when addressing someone directly by name.Tatoeba #346335 by tatoerique, translation #424865 by FeuDRenais
- Si tiene alguna pregunta adicional, por favor, llámeme. Estoy a su disposición.If you have any further questions, please call me. I am at your disposal.
- Para discutir la propuesta en profundidad, si es posible, le pido que me llame. Gracias.To discuss the proposal in depth, if possible, I ask you to call me. Thank you.
- ¡Hola María! ¡Hace mucho que no nos vemos! Llámame, por favor, para ponernos al día.Hi Maria! Long time no see! Call me, please, so we can catch up.
- Oye Juan, necesito tu consejo sobre un tema. ¿Me puedes llamar cuando tengas un momento?Hey Juan, I need your advice on something. Can you call me when you have a moment?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are saying goodbye after a coffee date.
- JavierMe divertí mucho hoy, Elena.I had a lot of fun today, Elena.
- ElenaYo también, Javier. ¡Adiós!Me too, Javier. Goodbye!
- JavierLlámame cuando estés en casa.Give me a call when you are home.
- ElenaEstá bien, lo haré.Okay, I will.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
