me llamo Aiden
/me ʝamo aiden/from spelling rules
To say "my name is Aiden" in Spanish, you say me llamo Aiden.
This phrase is used to introduce yourself by stating your name. While you can use a literal translation to say your name, the phrase me llamo Aiden is much more common and natural in spoken Spanish.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase me llamo literally translates to "I call myself".
Which one should you use?
In contrast, Mi nombre es Aiden is a literal translation of "My name is Aiden". You may also use Soy Aiden, which means "I am Aiden".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word apellido is used to mean "last name" instead of nombre.
How does it change in a sentence?
The expression uses the reflexive form of the verb llamar, which is llamarse, to express one's name.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ʝamo aiden/
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where a person has one 'last name', people in Spain and Latin America traditionally have two apellidos, one from the father and one from the mother.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, introducing yourself often involves a physical gesture like a single kiss on the cheek or a firm handshake depending on the region and gender.
- The verb llamar used in me llamo also means 'to call someone on the phone', creating a linguistic link between naming someone and contacting them.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, mi nombre es Aiden. ¿Y usted?Good morning, my name is Aiden. And you?
- Hola, me llamo Aiden. ¿Y tú?Hi, I'm Aiden. And you?
- Mucho gusto, me llamo Aiden.Nice to meet you, my name is Aiden.
- Perdón, me llamo Aiden y soy nuevo aquí.Excuse me, my name is Aiden and I am new here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
