Hola, me llamo
neutral
In Mexico say Hola, me llamo and then your name. Mi nombre es is a bit more formal, and Soy is the quick casual form. It is also called Hola, mi nombre es and Hola, soy.
Meaning: self-introduction (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Hola, me llamo | neutral |
| Hola, mi nombre es | formal |
| Hola, soy | casual |
Example: Hola, me llamo Sam. After it, people often say Mucho gusto, meaning "nice to meet you".
Which one should you use?
Me llamo is the usual form for meeting someone. Mi nombre es appears in forms, interviews and offices.
How does it change in a sentence?
Me llamo literally means "I call myself", so the verb is reflexive.
Did you know?
- El gusto es mío is the traditional reply to Mucho gusto.
Examples in context
- Mi nombre es Carlos Ruiz.My name is Carlos Ruiz.
- Hola, soy Pedro. Mucho gusto.Hello, I am Pedro. Nice to meet you.
Example conversation
Ana meets her new classmate Pablo on the first day at a university in Puebla.
- AnaHola, me llamo Ana. ¿Y tú?Hello, my name is Ana. And you?
- PabloSoy Pablo, mucho gusto.I am Pablo, nice to meet you.
- AnaEl gusto es mío.The pleasure is mine.
