Me llamo
standard
In Argentina you introduce yourself with Me llamo followed by your name, or simply Soy. Mi nombre es is also correct and a bit more formal.
Meaning: introducing yourself (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Me llamo | standard |
| Soy | casual |
| Mi nombre es | formal |
In a casual meeting people often say only Soy Julia or Hola, soy Julia. With a handshake the other person often answers Un gusto.
How does it change in a sentence?
Me llamo is literally "I call myself". The question to ask someone is ¿Cómo te llamás? with the vos form.
How do you pronounce it?
In Buenos Aires and much of the country the ll in llamo sounds like "sh" or the "s" in "measure", so Me llamo is close to "meh SHAH-mo".
Did you know?
- The sh sound for ll and y is one of the best known features of Rioplatense Spanish, spoken around Buenos Aires and Montevideo.
Examples in context
- Me llamo Carlos.My name is Carlos.
- Hola, soy Julia.Hi, I am Julia.
- ¿Cómo te llamás?What is your name?
Example conversation
Julia meets her new classmate Federico on the first day at a university in Buenos Aires.
- JuliaHola, me llamo Julia. ¿Y vos?Hi, my name is Julia. And you?
- FedericoSoy Federico. Un gusto.I am Federico. Nice to meet you.
- JuliaEl gusto es mío.The pleasure is mine.
