Me llamo Jack
/me ʝamo xaɡk/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my name is jack" is translated into Spanish as Me llamo Jack.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Me llamo literally means "I call myself".
Which one should you use?
While the phrase Mi nombre es Jack is grammatically correct, Me llamo Jack is much more common and natural in spoken Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "his name is" or "her name is", change Me llamo to Se llama.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ʝamo xaɡk/
When do people say it?
When someone introduces themselves using Me llamo…, a common polite response is Mucho gusto.
Did you know?
- In some traditional Spanish-speaking cultures, a person may be introduced by their full name including two surnames, one from the father and one from the mother.
- The word llamo contains the double ll which, depending on the region, can sound like a 'y' in Mexico or a 'sh' sound in parts of Argentina and Uruguay.
- While Me llamo is standard, in some Latin American countries, people use Me dicen followed by a nickname to introduce the name their friends and family actually use.
Examples in context
- Me llamo Jack.My name is Jack.Tatoeba #2822 by Shishir, translation #1646 by CN
- Hola, me llamo Jack.Hello, my name is Jack.
- Mucho gusto, me llamo Jack.Nice to meet you, my name is Jack.
Example conversation
Two people meeting for the first time at a party.
- LucíaHola, soy Lucía. ¿Cómo te llamas?Hi, I'm Lucía. What is your name?
- DanielHola, Lucía. Me llamo Jack.Hi, Lucía. My name is Jack.
- LucíaEs un placer conocerte, Jack.It is a pleasure to meet you, Jack.
- DanielIgualmente, Lucía.Likewise, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
