devuélvame la llamada, por favor
In Spanish, please call me back is devuélvame la llamada, por favor.
This phrase is used to request that someone telephone you again after you have attempted to reach them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase devuélvame la llamada literally translates to 'return the call to me'.
Which one should you use?
The form devuélvame la llamada is a more formal way to request a callback compared to the more direct llámeme.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase por favor, me puedes marcar de vuelta is a common way to say please call me back.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the informal 'tú' form when speaking to a friend, change devuélvame to devuélveme.
When do people say it?
A very common and natural alternative to these phrases is llámeme cuando pueda, por favor, which means 'call me when you can, please'.
Did you know?
- Even if a matter is extremely urgent, many Spanish speakers will use the phrase llámame cuando puedas instead of a more direct command. This helps maintain a polite tone and avoids appearing aggressive in social interactions.
- In many Latin American countries, you might hear someone ask you to marcar, which literally means 'to mark' or 'to dial'.
- While llamar is used for phone calls, it is also the verb used to describe the act of naming someone, which is why you use it to say what your name is.
Examples in context
- No puedo hablar ahora, devuélvame la llamada, por favor.I cannot talk now, please call me back.
- Si ve mi mensaje, devuélvame la llamada, por favor.If you see my message, please call me back.
Example conversation
Alejandro leaves a voicemail for Lucía.
- AlejandroHola Lucía, soy Alejandro. Devuélvame la llamada, por favor.Hello Lucía, it's Alejandro. Please call me back.
- LucíaHola Alejandro, acabo de ver tu mensaje.Hello Alejandro, I just saw your message.
- AlejandroNecesito hablar con usted sobre la reunión.I need to speak with you about the meeting.
- LucíaEntiendo, le llamo en cinco minutos.I understand, I'll call you in five minutes.
