Hola, me llamo Desiree
The English phrase "hello, my name is desiree" in Spanish is Hola, me llamo Desiree.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase me llamo literally translates to "I call myself".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb llamarse is reflexive, which is why the pronoun me is required before the verb llamo.
Did you know?
- The word hola has a history of being an exclamation used to grab someone's attention, similar to 'hey!' or 'stop!' Its roots may even lie in old Germanic commands used to hail ferrymen.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the verbal introduction me llamo is often accompanied by a single kiss on the right cheek between women or a man and a woman.
- While me llamo is the standard way to introduce yourself, you might also hear people say soy followed by their name. This uses the verb 'to be' instead of the reflexive 'to call oneself'.
Examples in context
- Hola, mi nombre es Desiree. Mucho gusto en conocerlo/a.Hello, my name is Desiree. Nice to meet you.
- Buen día, soy Desiree. Es un placer conocerle.Good day, I am Desiree. It's a pleasure to meet you.
- ¡Hola! Soy Desiree. Mucho gusto.Hi! I am Desiree. Nice to meet you.
- Hola, me llamo Desiree y soy nueva aquí.Hello, my name is Desiree and I am new here.
Example conversation
Two people meeting for the first time at a party.
- AlejandroHola, ¿cómo te llamas?Hello, what is your name?
- LucíaHola, me llamo Desiree.Hello, my name is Desiree.
- AlejandroMucho gusto, Desiree. Yo soy Alejandro.Nice to meet you, Desiree. I am Alejandro.
- LucíaEncantada de conocerte, Alejandro.Delighted to meet you, Alejandro.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
