llámame
/ʝamame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "call me" is translated into Spanish as llámame.
Llámame is used when making a request for someone to contact you by telephone.
What does it mean word for word?
The word llámame is a combination of the imperative verb llamar (to call) and the object pronoun me (me).
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the polite or formal version of "call me", change the ending to llámeme. If you are asking a group of people to call you, use llámenme.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝamame/
Did you know?
- The word llamar comes from the Latin clamare, meaning 'to shout', reflecting a time when calling someone required raising your voice.
- In Spain, it is common to say dar un toque, meaning 'to give a touch', when you want someone to give you a quick missed call to alert you.
- The pronunciation of the double ll in llámame changes to a 'sh' sound in Argentina and Uruguay, making it sound like shámame.
Examples in context
- Llámame a las ocho.Call me at eight.This sentence is useful for specifying a time to use llámame.Tatoeba #10470140 by Shishir, translation #10469863 by AlanF_US
- Llámame si pasa algo.Call me if something happens.This sentence is useful for providing a condition for when to use llámame.Tatoeba #2065733 by marcelostockle, translation #2064772 by CK
- Llámame a este número.Call me at this number.This sentence is useful for providing a specific phone number to use with llámame.Tatoeba #2097474 by Shishir, translation #1845519 by CK
- Llámeme, por favor. Tenemos que discutir los detalles del proyecto.Call me, please. We need to discuss the project details.
- Llámame después de cenar. Tenemos mucho de qué hablar.Call me after dinner. We have a lot to talk about.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are saying goodbye after a coffee date.
- LucíaFue un gusto verte, Alejandro.It was a pleasure seeing you, Alejandro.
- AlejandroIgualmente, Lucía. Te veo pronto.Likewise, Lucía. See you soon.
- LucíaLlámame cuando tengas tiempo libre.Call me when you have free time.
- AlejandroClaro que sí, te llamaré.Of course, I will call you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
