How to Say "Hello, My Name Is Dora" in Spanish

Hola, me llamo Dora

The English phrase "hello, my name is dora" is translated into Spanish as Hola, me llamo Dora.

This phrase is a greeting used to introduce oneself to another person.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase me llamo literally translates to "I call myself".

While Me llamo Dora is the standard way to introduce oneself, Soy Dora is a shorter and more direct alternative meaning "I am Dora".

In the introduction me llamo, the verb llamar is used reflexively, which is why the pronoun me is required.

The word hola may have originated as a command to 'stop' or 'hey!' in Old French, similar to how a ferryman might hail someone.
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a greeting like Hola is often accompanied by a single kiss on each cheek or one on the right cheek between acquaintances.
If you are introducing yourself in a professional setting in Spain, you might skip the ‘me llamo’ structure entirely and use ‘Mi nombre es Dora’, which sounds more formal and less personal.

Hola, me llamo Dora y soy estudiante.
Hello, my name is Dora and I am a student.

Two people meet for the first time at a party.

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