me llamo Jada
/me ʝamo xada/from spelling rules
To say "my name is jada" in Spanish, use me llamo Jada.
This phrase is used to introduce yourself by stating your name. In the phrase me llamo Jada, the component llamo means "I call" or "am called".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase me llamo literally translates to "I call myself".
Which one should you use?
While Mi nombre es Jada is grammatically correct, me llamo Jada is much more common and natural in spoken Spanish for introductions. You can also use Soy Jada as a shorter, more direct way to introduce yourself.
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the sentence to say "his name is" or "her name is", change me llamo to se llama.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, introducing yourself with just one surname can feel unfinished, as it is customary to include both your paternal and maternal surnames.
- The verb llamar also means 'to call' in the sense of shouting or summoning. Because of this, me llamo literally describes the act of calling yourself by a certain name.
- The word me is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *(h₁)me-, making it a very distant relative of the English word 'me'.
Examples in context
- Hola, me llamo Jada.Hello, my name is Jada.
- Mucho gusto, me llamo Jada.Nice to meet you, my name is Jada.
- Yo me llamo Jada y soy de España.My name is Jada and I am from Spain.
Example conversation
Two people meet for the first time at a party.
- AlejandroHola, soy Alejandro. ¿Cómo te llamas?Hi, I'm Alejandro. What is your name?
- LucíaHola Alejandro, me llamo Jada.Hi Alejandro, my name is Jada.
- AlejandroEs un placer conocerte, Jada.It is a pleasure to meet you, Jada.
- LucíaIgualmente, Alejandro.Likewise, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
