Me llamo Linda
/me ʝamo linda/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'my name is linda' is translated into Spanish as Me llamo Linda.
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 Linda is grammatically correct, Me llamo Linda is the much more natural and common way to introduce yourself in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb llamar is used in its reflexive form llamarse to express one's name in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ʝamo linda/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the double ll in llamo is pronounced differently depending on the region, sounding like a 'y' in Mexico but often like a 'sh' or 'zh' sound in Argentina and Uruguay.
- While Me llamo is standard, people in some Latin American countries may use Me dicen followed by a nickname to introduce themselves, which literally means 'they call me'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to introduce yourself by your first name and then your father's surname, as the paternal line is traditionally prioritized.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola! Mi nombre es Linda. Encantada de conocerte.Hello! My name is Linda. Nice to meet you.
- Hola, soy Linda. Mucho gusto.Hi, I am Linda. Pleasure to meet you.
- Me llamo Linda.My name is Linda.
- Hola, me llamo Linda.Hello, my name is Linda.
- Mucho gusto, me llamo Linda.Nice to meet you, my name is Linda.
Example conversation
Two people meeting for the first time at a party.
- MateoHola, soy Mateo. ¿Cómo te llamas?Hi, I'm Mateo. What is your name?
- SofíaHola, Mateo. Me llamo Linda.Hi, Mateo. My name is Linda.
- MateoEncantado de conocerte, Linda.Pleased to meet you, Linda.
- SofíaIgualmente, Mateo.Likewise, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
