Me llamo Anna
/me ʝamo anna/from spelling rules
To say "my name is anna" in Spanish, use Me llamo Anna.
While the phrase Mi nombre es Anna is a grammatically correct way to say "My name is Anna", Me llamo Anna is much more common and natural in spoken Spanish.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Me llamo Anna literally translates to "I call myself Anna".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb used is llamarse, a reflexive verb, which is why the pronoun me (myself) is required.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ʝamo anna/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to introduce yourself with your first name and then your father's surname and mother's surname.
- The verb llamar can also mean 'to call' on the phone, meaning the same word is used for both your name and making a phone call.
- The word me in this phrase shares an ancient root with the English word 'me'. Both come from Proto-Indo-European origins to denote the self.
Examples in context
- Me llamo Anna.My name is Anna.
- Hola, me llamo Anna.Hello, my name is Anna.
- Mucho gusto, me llamo Anna.Nice to meet you, my name is Anna.
Example conversation
Mateo and María meet for the first time at a party.
- MateoHola, me llamo Mateo.Hello, my name is Mateo.
- MaríaHola Mateo, me llamo Anna.Hello Mateo, my name is Anna.
- Mateo¿Cómo estás, Anna?How are you, Anna?
- MaríaEstoy muy bien, gracias.I am very well, thank you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
