Spanish · Greetings & Phrases
¿Cómo te llamas?
What's your name?
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A question asking for someone's name.
Example
¿Cómo te llamas? Me llamo Carlos.
What's your name? My name is Carlos.
Etymology
'¿Cómo te llamas?' translates to 'What do you call yourself?' where 'llamas' comes from 'llamar,' meaning 'to call.' This form of introduction dates back to social customs in speaking.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is an informal way to ask someone's name and is primarily used in spoken conversation, especially during introductions.