Hola, me llamo Brooke
The English phrase 'hi, my name is brooke' is translated into Spanish as Hola, me llamo Brooke.
The phrase me llamo is used to say 'my name is'. You can also use the verb soy to say 'I am'. For example, if someone asks ¿Y tú? (And you?), you can respond with Yo soy Brooke to mean 'I am Brooke'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase me llamo literally translates to 'I call myself'.
Which one should you use?
While Me llamo Brooke is the most common way to introduce yourself, Mi nombre es Brooke is a more literal translation of 'My name is Brooke' and is often used in more formal or official contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'his/her name is' or 'your (formal) name is', you can change me llamo to se llama.
Did you know?
- The word hola has been compared to the Arabic expression wal-lāh, meaning 'by God', though linguists are not certain this connection is true.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is customary to accompany the spoken introduction Hola, me llamo… with a single kiss on the cheek or a handshake.
- The word hola is often written with an exclamation mark at the beginning and end, such as ¡Hola!, to indicate the proper emotional tone.
Examples in context
- Hola, me llamo Brooke, mucho gusto.Hi, my name is Brooke, nice to meet you.
- Hola, me llamo Brooke y soy nueva aquí.Hi, my name is Brooke and I am new here.
Example conversation
Brooke introduces herself to a classmate at school.
- ElenaHola, me llamo Brooke. ¿Cómo te llamas?Hi, my name is Brooke. What is your name?
- MateoHola, Brooke. Yo soy Mateo.Hi, Brooke. I am Mateo.
- ElenaEncantada de conocerte, Mateo.Pleased to meet you, Mateo.
- MateoIgualmente, Brooke. Bienvenida a la clase.Likewise, Brooke. Welcome to the class.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
