2 Easy Ways to Say "My Name Is" in Spanish

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Saying “my name is” is a common way to introduce yourself to people you want to meet. When meeting someone who speaks Spanish, you can introduce yourself using either the casual or formal version of “my name is.”

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    For example, if your name is John Smith, say “Me llamo John Smith.” The correct pronunciation of “Me llamo” is “Meh yah-moh,” and its literal translation is “I’m called.” [1]
    • Use “Me llamo” to introduce yourself when meeting someone in person. This is the most common, acceptable way to introduce yourself to people in the Spanish language.
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    [2] For example, if your name is Jane Doe, say “Soy Jane Doe.” The literal translation of “Soy” is “I am,” and is considered even more casual than “Me llamo.”
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    For example, if your name is John Smith, say “Mi nombre es John Smith.” The correct pronunciation of “Mi nombre es” is “Mee nohm-breh es,” and its literal translation is “My name is.” [3]
    • Use “Mi nombre es” in situations in which you’re introducing yourself to someone you don’t know via the telephone or when leaving a voicemail. This introduction method is considered extremely formal and serious, and is often only used in situations that don’t take place face-to-face.

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      2. ↑ https://spanish.stackexchange.com/questions/13177/me-llamo-vs-mi-nombre
      3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3FvnOUfHmY

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      To say “My name is” in Spanish, say “Me llamo,” pronounced “Meh yah-moh,” followed by your name to mean “I’m called.” Alternatively, simply say “Soy,” before your name to mean “I am.” In more formal situations, like talking to a stranger on the phone, introduce yourself with “Mi nombre es,” pronounced “Mee nohm-breh es,” followed by your name. To learn how to tell when you should use “Me llamo” instead of “Soy,” scroll down!

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