How to Say ‘What's your name?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Cómo te llamas?
💬 Usage Tip: This is the standard question to ask someone's name.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Important for polite introductions and is usually accompanied by a handshake or kiss on the cheek.
Phrase Breakdown
¿Cómo
How
Used to ask about the manner or condition.
¿Cómo estás?
How are you?
te
yourself
Reflexive pronoun for addressing someone.
Te ves cansado.
You look tired.
llamas?
call yourself?
Asking for someone's name or how they refer to themselves.
Me llamo Ana.
My name is Ana.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Cómo
[KOH-moh]
How
Used to inquire about the manner or condition.
¿Cómo te llamas para saludarte?
What's your name so I can greet you?
te
[teh]
You
Refers to the person you are addressing.
¿Cómo te llamas?
What is your name?
llamas
[YAH-mahs]
Call
Expressing the act of naming or identifying someone.
¿Cómo te llamas en la fiesta?
What is your name at the party?
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