🇪🇸 Spanish phrases

How to say “My name is…” in Spanish

Me llamo…

meh YAH-moh

Literally: I call myself…neutral

The most common way to introduce yourself. 'Mi nombre es…' is also correct but sounds more formal or textbook-like. 'Ll' is pronounced like 'y' in most regions (like 'sh' in Argentina).

Other ways to say it

SpanishPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Soy…SOYI'm…Quick, casual introductions
Mi nombre es…mee NOHM-breh ehsMy name is…Formal or written contexts

In a sentence

Hola, me llamo Ana. ¿Y tú?

OH-lah, meh YAH-moh AH-nah. ee TOO

Hi, my name is Ana. And you?

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