me llamo Jorge
/me ʝamo xoɾxe/from spelling rules
To say "my name is Jorge" in Spanish, you say me llamo Jorge.
This phrase is used to introduce yourself by stating your name.
What does it mean word for word?
The part me llamo literally means "I call myself".
Which one should you use?
While Mi nombre es Jorge is a grammatically correct way to say "My name is Jorge", the phrase me llamo Jorge is much more common and natural in spoken Spanish for introductions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you can use Me llamo Jorge to introduce yourself formally.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb llamar is used in the reflexive form llamarse to express one's name.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ʝamo xoɾxe/
Did you know?
- The name Jorge is actually an occupational title in disguise. It comes from the Greek word for 'earth-worker' or 'farmer', meaning the person is a 'tiller of the soil'.
- In the northwest region of Spain called Galicia, the name Jorge is written and pronounced as Xurxo.
- The verb llamar is used for both introducing yourself and calling someone on the phone.
Examples in context
- Mucho gusto también. Mi nombre es Jorge.Nice to meet you too. My name is Jorge.
- Me llamo Jorge.My name is Jorge.
- Hola, me llamo Jorge y soy nuevo aquí.Hello, my name is Jorge and I am new here.
- Mucho gusto, me llamo Jorge.Nice to meet you, my name is Jorge.
Example conversation
Two people meeting for the first time at a party.
- JavierHola, me llamo Jorge.Hello, my name is Jorge.
- LucíaHola, Jorge. Yo soy Lucía.Hello, Jorge. I am Lucía.
- JavierEncantado de conocerte, Lucía.Delighted to meet you, Lucía.
- LucíaIgualmente, Jorge.Likewise, Jorge.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jorge, me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
