me llamo Addison
/me ʝamo addison/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my name is Addison" is translated into Spanish as me llamo Addison.
This phrase is used to introduce yourself by stating your name.
What does it mean word for word?
The part me llamo literally translates to "I call myself".
Which one should you use?
While Mi nombre es Addison is grammatically correct, me llamo Addison is the more natural and common way to introduce oneself in Spanish. You can also use the shorter alternative Soy Addison, which means "I am Addison".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the reflexive form of the verb llamar, which is llamarse, to express one's name.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ʝamo addison/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, introducing yourself often involves the 'dos apellidos' system, where you provide both your father's and mother's surnames after saying me llamo.
- The verb llamar is a linguistic multitasker. While it is the core of your introduction, it is the exact same verb used to 'call' someone on the telephone or to 'call' out to a person across a street.
- In a formal introduction, saying me llamo may be accompanied by a handshake, but in some cultures, a light kiss on the cheek is the standard greeting after stating one's name.
Examples in context
- Soy Addison. Mucho gusto.I am Addison. Nice to meet you.
- Me llamo Addison. Encantado/a de conocerte.I am called Addison. Delighted to meet you.
- Hola, me llamo Addison.Hi, I am called Addison.
- Mucho gusto, me llamo Addison.Nice to meet you, my name is Addison.
- ¿Sabes quién soy? Me llamo Addison.Do you know who I am? My name is Addison.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
