hola, me llamo Olivia
The English phrase 'hello, my name is olivia' is translated into Spanish as hola, me llamo Olivia.
This phrase is a greeting used to introduce yourself to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase me llamo literally means 'I call myself'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase me llamo, the verb llamar is used in its reflexive form to indicate that the action of naming is being performed on oneself.
Did you know?
- The word hola shares a common ancestor with the Old High German word holā, which was used to hail a ferryman to fetch a boat.
- The word llamarse comes from the verb llamar, which is also used in Spanish to mean 'to ring' a telephone.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying hola is often accompanied by a single kiss on the cheek or two, depending on the country.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola! Mucho gusto, mi nombre es Olivia.Hi! Nice to meet you, my name is Olivia.
- Hola, me llamo Olivia, ¿y tú?Hello, my name is Olivia, and you?
Example conversation
Two people meet for the first time at a party.
- MaríaHola, me llamo Olivia.Hello, my name is Olivia.
- AlejandroHola Olivia, yo soy Alejandro.Hello Olivia, I am Alejandro.
- MaríaMucho gusto, Alejandro.Nice to meet you, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEl gusto es mío.The pleasure is mine.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
