How to Say “My name is” in Spanish

Me llamo

/me ʎˈamo/

My name is

Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “Me llamo” is /me ʎˈamo/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

Context

This phrase belongs to the Coffee Shop Survival category. It is suitable for beginners.

“My name is” in Other Languages

FrenchJe m'appelle

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "Me llamo" in Spanish?+

The IPA pronunciation is /me ʎˈamo/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

What does "Me llamo" mean in English?+

"Me llamo" translates to "My name is" in English. It belongs to the Coffee Shop Survival category.

Is "Me llamo" formal or informal in Spanish?+

This is a commonly used expression in everyday Spanish conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

More Coffee Shop Survival Phrases

"black coffee" → tinto

/tˈinto/

"I want" → quiero

/kjˈeɾo/

"please" → por favor

/poɾ faβˈoɾ/

"water" → agua

/ˈaɣwa/

"do me a favor" → me hace un favor

/me ˈaθe ˈun faβˈoɾ/

"give me / gift me" → regala

/reɣˈala/

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