hola, me llamo Emily
The English phrase 'hi, my name is emily' is translated into Spanish as hola, me llamo Emily.
This phrase is a friendly greeting used when introducing yourself to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase me llamo literally translates to 'I call myself'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, you may hear the informal greeting buenas used instead of hola to say 'good day' or 'hello'.
Did you know?
- The roots of hola may be linked to the Old High German word used to hail a ferryman to fetch a boat.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a greeting like hola is often accompanied by a single kiss on the cheek or two, depending on the region.
- In professional settings, people often avoid me llamo and instead use soy, which means 'I am', to introduce themselves.
Examples in context
- Hola, me llamo Emily y soy nueva aquí.Hi, my name is Emily and I am new here.
- Hola, me llamo Emily, mucho gusto.Hi, my name is Emily, nice to meet you.
Example conversation
Two people meeting for the first time at a party.
- ElenaHola, me llamo Emily. ¿Cómo te llamas?Hi, my name is Emily. What is your name?
- MateoHola, Emily. Yo soy Mateo.Hi, Emily. I am Mateo.
- ElenaEncantada de conocerte, Mateo.Delighted to meet you, Mateo.
- MateoIgualmente, Emily.Likewise, Emily.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
