puedes llamarme
/pwedes ʝamaɾme/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you can call me" is translated into Spanish as puedes llamarme.
This phrase is used to give someone permission to contact you by phone or to provide them with a nickname or a specific name to use when addressing you.
What does it mean word for word?
The word llamarme is a combination of the verb llamar (to call) and the object pronoun me (me) attached to the end.
Which one should you use?
The forms puedes llamarme and puede llamarme differ in their level of familiarity. Use puedes llamarme for informal situations and puede llamarme for formal contexts or when addressing someone as usted.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase puedes llamarme uses the informal tú conjugation of the verb poder. The term llamarme consists of the verb llamar with the object pronoun me attached to the end.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the phrase llamar a la puerta is used to say 'knock on the door', using the same root as puedes llamarme.
- Spanish has a specific concept called llamada perdida, which literally translates to 'lost call' to describe a missed call.
- Because llamar means both 'to call' and 'to name', the phrase puedes llamarme can be used to introduce a 'nombre de guerra' or a stage name.
Examples in context
- Puedes llamarme cuando quieras.You can call me anytime you like.This sentence is useful for saying you can call someone at any time using puedes llamarme.Tatoeba #540320 by Shishir, translation #539547 by tomkun01
- Por favor, puedes llamarme Bob.You can call me Bob please.This sentence is useful for telling someone they can use a specific name like Bob using puedes llamarme.Tatoeba #1564922 by marcelostockle, translation #1564516 by cruzedu73
- Puedes llamarme esta tarde si quieres.You can call me this afternoon if you want.This sentence is useful for specifying a time, such as this afternoon, when someone can call you using puedes llamarme.Tatoeba #2132471 by Shishir, translation #1270775 by CK
- Usted puede llamarme doctora RodríguezYou can call me Dr. Rodríguez
- Puedes decirme JuanaYou can call me Juana
- Puedes llamarme AlexYou can call me Alex
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are exchanging contact information at a networking event.
- SofíaAquí tienes mi número de teléfono.Here is my phone number.
- Javier¿Cuándo es el mejor momento para hablar?When is the best time to talk?
- SofíaMañana por la mañana puedes llamarme.You can call me tomorrow morning.
- JavierPerfecto, Sofía, lo haré.Perfect, Sofía, I will do that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
