me llamo Daniel
/me ʝamo danjel/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my name is daniel" can be said in Spanish as me llamo Daniel.
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 Daniel is a grammatically correct way to say "My name is Daniel", using me llamo Daniel is much more common and natural in spoken Spanish for introductions.
Did you know?
- While me llamo translates to 'I call myself', the verb llamar also means 'to ring' a telephone, meaning you use the same root word to introduce yourself and to make a phone call.
- While me llamo is used for names, Spanish has no single word for the English 'surname', instead using apellido, which literally means 'the appended one'.
- If you use the phrase Me llamo followed by a title like 'Doctor' or 'Professor', it can actually sound strange or even slightly humorous, as the phrase is designed for personal names rather than professional titles.
Examples in context
- Hola, me llamo Daniel. ¿Y tú?Hello, my name is Daniel. And you?
- Yo me llamo Daniel y soy de España.My name is Daniel and I am from Spain.
Example conversation
Sofia and Daniel are meeting for the first time at a party.
- SofíaHola, soy Sofía. ¿Cómo te llamas?Hi, I'm Sofia. What is your name?
- DanielMucho gusto, me llamo Daniel.Nice to meet you, my name is Daniel.
- SofíaEncantada de conocerte, Daniel.Delighted to meet you, Daniel.
- DanielIgualmente, Sofía.Likewise, Sofia.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
