Me llamo
standard, everyday
In Colombia you say Me llamo followed by your name. Mi nombre es is a bit more formal and Soy is the casual short form.
Meaning: self-introduction (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Me llamo | standard, everyday |
| Mi nombre es | formal |
| Soy | casual |
Me llamo Ana means literally "I call myself Ana". Mi nombre es Ana fits formal introductions. In a quick chat, Soy Ana is enough. Many Colombians then add Mucho gusto.
Did you know?
- Colombians, like most Spanish speakers, use two surnames, one from each parent.
Examples in context
- Mi nombre es Juan Pérez.My name is Juan Pérez.
- Hola, soy Andrés.Hi, I am Andrés.
Example conversation
Camila introduces herself to a new classmate in Medellín.
- CamilaHola, me llamo Camila. ¿Y tú?Hi, my name is Camila. And you?
- DanielSoy Daniel. Mucho gusto.I am Daniel. Nice to meet you.
- CamilaMucho gusto, Daniel.Nice to meet you, Daniel.
