hola, me llamo Megan
To say "hello, my name is megan" in Spanish, use hola, me llamo Megan.
This phrase is a greeting used to introduce yourself to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The component me llamo literally translates to "I call myself".
Which one should you use?
In English, you use the verb "to be" (is) to state your name, but in Spanish, it is common to use the reflexive verb llamarse (to call oneself).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase me llamo, the verb llamar is conjugated in the first-person singular present indicative.
Did you know?
- Some scholars have suggested that hola might be related to the Arabic phrase wal-lāh, which means 'by God' and is used to express surprise or emphasis.
- The verb llamar in me llamo is also used in Spanish to describe the act of ringing a bell or calling someone on the phone.
- While me llamo is common, Spanish speakers often use the phrase soy meaning 'I am' when introducing themselves in a group or at a party.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola! Soy Megan, mucho gusto. ¿Y tú cómo te llamas?Hi! I'm Megan, nice to meet you. And what's your name?
- Hey, me llamo Megan. ¿Cómo va todo por aquí?Hey, my name is Megan. How's everything going around here?
- Hola, me llamo Megan y soy de Londres.Hello, my name is Megan and I am from London.
- Hola, me llamo Megan, mucho gusto.Hello, my name is Megan, nice to meet you.
- Hola, me llamo Megan, ¿y tú?Hello, my name is Megan, and you?
Example conversation
Two people meeting for the first time at a party.
- AlejandroHola, soy Alejandro. ¿Cómo te llamas?Hello, I am Alejandro. What is your name?
- LucíaHola, me llamo Megan. Encantada.Hello, my name is Megan. Pleased to meet you.
- AlejandroIgualmente, Megan. ¿De dónde eres?Likewise, Megan. Where are you from?
- LucíaSoy de Canadá.I am from Canada.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
