Como te chamas?
What's your name?
Language note: Literal translation is 'How do you call yourself?'.
Culture note: A typical way to ask someone's name.
Context: You want to start a conversation by asking their name.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Como
[KOH-moo]
How
Used to ask about the manner or state in which something is done or occurs.
'Como' 'te chamas'?
'How' do 'you call yourself'?
te
[chee]
you
Refers to the person being addressed.
Posso saber quem 'te' convidou?
Can I know who invited 'you'?
chamas
[SHAH-mahsh]
call
Refers to naming or referring to oneself.
'Chamas' a si de João?
Do you 'call' yourself John?
Phrase Parts
Como
Te chamas?
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