me llamo Avery
/me ʝamo abeɾi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my name is avery" is translated into Spanish as me llamo Avery.
This phrase is used to introduce yourself by stating your name.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression me llamo literally translates to "I call myself".
Which one should you use?
While Mi nombre es Avery is grammatically correct, me llamo Avery is the much more common and natural way to introduce yourself in Spanish. You may also encounter Avery es mi nombre, which means "Avery is my name".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, you might hear Yo me llamo Avery, which is used to provide more emphasis on the subject.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase me llamo, the verb llamar is conjugated in the first-person singular present indicative.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ʝamo abeɾi/
Did you know?
- If you want to ask someone else their name, you do not ask 'what is your name' but rather 'how do you call yourself' using cómo te llamas.
- The verb llamar is used both for introducing oneself and for shouting to get someone's attention, such as ¡Llámame! meaning 'Call me!' or 'Shout to me!'
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, you might follow your introduction with mucho gusto, which is a standard social ritual often used immediately after stating your name.
Examples in context
- Hola, mi nombre es Avery. Mucho gusto en conocerle.Hello, my name is Avery. Nice to meet you.
- ¡Hola! Soy Avery, ¿y tú?Hi! I'm Avery, and you?
- Me llamo Avery.My name is Avery.
- Hola, me llamo Avery.Hello, my name is Avery.
- ¿Cómo te llamas? Me llamo Avery.What is your name? My name is Avery.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
