Introducing Yourself

Being able to introduce yourself is one of the first practical skills you need in any language. In this lesson, you will learn how to state your name, where you are from, your age, and your occupation — and how to ask others the same questions.

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Saying Your Name

There are two common ways to give your name in Spanish.

Expression	Pronunciation	Literal Meaning	English
Me llamo...	"meh YAH-moh"	"I call myself..."	My name is...
Soy...	"soy"	"I am..."	I'm...
Mi nombre es...	"mee NOHM-breh ehs"	"My name is..."	My name is... (more formal)

Examples:

• Me llamo María. — My name is María.
• Soy Carlos. — I'm Carlos.
• Mi nombre es Ana García. — My name is Ana García.

Asking Someone's Name