How to Say ‘What's your name?’ in Spain Spanish
¿Cómo te llamas?
💬 Usage Tip: Literally means 'How do you call yourself?'
🇪🇸 In Spain: Name introductions are a critical part of Spanish social interactions.
Phrase Breakdown
¿Cómo
KOH-moh
How
Used to inquire about the manner or way something is done.
¿Cómo estás?
How are you?
te
teh
yourself (informal)
Refers to the person being addressed directly, informally.
¿Te gusta?
Do you like it?
llamas?
YAH-mahs
do you call
Refers to the act of calling one's own name.
¿Cómo se llama usted?
What is your name? (formal)
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Cómo
[KOH-moh]
How
Used to inquire about someone's name.
¿Cómo te llamas en la fiesta?
What is your name at the party?
te
[teh]
you
Refers to the person being addressed.
¿Cómo te encuentras hoy?
How are you feeling today?
llamas
[YAH-mahs]
call yourself
A reflexive verb used to ask someone's name.
¿Cómo te llamas cuando juegas?
What do you call yourself when you play?
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