The verb "LLAMARSE"
Master the Verb LLAMARSE for Everyday Conversations!
One of the first things you need to know in Spanish is how to introduce yourself. Unlike English, where we say "My name is…", in Spanish, we use the reflexive verb LLAMARSE, which means "to be called."
📌 In this lesson, you’ll learn:
✅ How to conjugate "LLAMARSE"
✅ How to introduce yourself & ask for names
✅ A fun role-playing activity to practice with a friend
✅ A Wordwall game to reinforce what you’ve learned
🎯 By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to confidently introduce yourself in Spanish!
🔹 What Does "LLAMARSE" Mean?
The verb "llamarse" is reflexive, meaning it always includes reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, os, se). In English, it literally translates to "to call oneself", but in real conversation, it simply means "My name is…"
💡 Examples:
✅ Me llamo Ana. → (I call myself Ana = My name is Ana.)
✅ ¿Cómo te llamas? → (What do you call yourself? = What’s your name?)
🔹 Conjugation of LLAMARSE in Present Tense
Let’s break down how to conjugate LLAMARSE in the present tense:
📌 Pro Tip:
In everyday Spanish, we almost never say "Mi nombre es…" Instead, "Me llamo…" is much more natural!
🔹 How to Introduce Yourself & Others in Spanish
Now, let’s see real-life conversations where LLAMARSE is used.
1️⃣ Introducing Yourself
✅ ¿Cómo te llamas? → (What’s your name?)
✅ Me llamo Sofía. → (My name is Sofía.)
✅ ¿Cómo se llama usted? → (What’s your name? - formal)
✅ Me llamo Andrés. → (My name is Andrés.)
2️⃣ Asking Someone Else’s Name
✅ ¿Cómo se llama ella? → (What is her name?)
✅ Ella se llama Lucía. → (Her name is Lucía.)
✅ ¿Cómo se llaman ellos? → (What are their names?)
✅ Ellos se llaman Carlos y Marta. → (Their names are Carlos and Marta.)
3️⃣ Talking About a Group
✅ Nos llamamos Juan y Clara. → (We are called Juan and Clara.)
✅ Mis padres se llaman José y María. → (My parents are called José and María.)
🎭 Role-Playing Activity: Practice LLAMARSE with a Partner!
🌟 Activity: "Speed Dating Names" 🌟
🔹 Instructions:
Find a partner (or practice by yourself in front of a mirror!).
One person plays a tourist in Spain, and the other plays a local Spanish speaker.
Use the script below to practice asking for names and responding.
Switch roles after a few rounds!
📝 Sample Dialogue (Beginner-Friendly)
🧑🎤 Tourist: ¡Hola! ¿Cómo te llamas?
(Hello! What’s your name?)
👩 Local: Me llamo Laura. ¿Y tú?
(My name is Laura. And you?)
🧑🎤 Tourist: Me llamo Alex. ¿De dónde eres?
(My name is Alex. Where are you from?)
👩 Local: Soy de España. ¿Y tú?
(I’m from Spain. And you?)
🧑🎤 Tourist: Soy de Estados Unidos. ¡Mucho gusto!
(I’m from the U.S. Nice to meet you!)
👩 Local: ¡Mucho gusto, Alex!
(Nice to meet you, Alex!)
🎮 Wordwall Game: "Match the Pronoun with LLAMARSE"
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Find the pairs the verb “Llamarse”
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Conjugate the verb “Llamarse”
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🔹 Start Using LLAMARSE Today!
Now that you’ve learned how to introduce yourself in Spanish, practice with a friend! Try using LLAMARSE in real conversations, play the Wordwall game, and comment below:
💬 ¿Cómo te llamas? ¡Escríbelo en español! ⬇️
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