Introductions
How to say “my name is” in Spanish
The most common way to say your name is “me llamo” followed by your name: “me llamo Laura”. Literally it means “I call myself Laura”. The double l sounds like English y in most countries.
In Spanish
Me llamo...
My name is...
Say it: meh YAH-moh
Other ways to say “my name is”
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Mi nombre es...
My name is...
Also correct, a little more formal or written.
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Soy...
I'm...
Short and natural: “soy pablo”.
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Mucho gusto, me llamo...
Nice to meet you, my name is...
Put together with the greeting.
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Puedes llamarme...
You can call me...
For a nickname or short form of your name.
Example sentences
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Me llamo Laura y soy de Chile.
My name is Laura and I'm from Chile.
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Mi nombre es Pablo García.
My name is Pablo García.
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Hola, soy Marta. Mucho gusto.
Hi, I'm Marta. Nice to meet you.
How to reply
Mucho gusto, ¿y tú?
Nice to meet you, and you?
Good to know
- Don't say “yo soy llamo”: “me llamo” already contains the “I” (it is a reflexive verb).
- In Spanish many people have two surnames. You usually say your first name and, if asked, your full name.
Questions about “my name is” in Spanish
How do you say “my name is” in Spanish?
“my name is” in Spanish is “Me llamo...” (My name is...). It is pronounced meh YAH-moh. You can also say “Mi nombre es...”, “Soy...”, “Mucho gusto, me llamo...”.
How do you pronounce “Me llamo...”?
“Me llamo...” sounds like meh YAH-moh. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable. Tap the speaker on this page to hear it.
What are other ways to say “my name is” in Spanish?
“Mi nombre es...” (My name is...): also correct, a little more formal or written. “Soy...” (I'm...): short and natural: “soy Pablo”. “Mucho gusto, me llamo...” (Nice to meet you, my name is...): put together with the greeting. “Puedes llamarme...” (You can call me...): for a nickname or short form of your name.
How do you reply to “Me llamo...”?
A natural reply is “Mucho gusto, ¿y tú?” (Nice to meet you, and you?).
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