Me llamo Isabella
/me ʝamo isabeʝa/from spelling rules
To say "my name is isabella" in Spanish, use Me llamo Isabella.
While you can also say Mi nombre es Isabella, the form Me llamo Isabella is much more common and natural in spoken Spanish.
What does it mean word for word?
The part Me llamo literally translates to "I call myself".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb llamar is used here in its reflexive form, which is why the pronoun me is required.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ʝamo isabeʝa/
Did you know?
- While Me llamo is standard, in some Latin American countries you might hear Me dicen, which means 'They call me'. This is often used to introduce a nickname rather than a legal name.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, introducing yourself by your full name including both paternal and maternal surnames is the standard way to avoid confusion.
- Depending on the region, the ll in llamo can be pronounced as a 'y' sound, a 'j' sound, or even a 'sh' sound in parts of Argentina and Uruguay.
Examples in context
- Mi nombre es Isabella. Mucho gusto.My name is Isabella. Nice to meet you.
- Soy Isabella. Estoy encantada de conocerlo(a).I am Isabella. Nice to meet you.
- Me llamo Isabella, mucho gusto.My name is Isabella, nice to meet you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
