Even though it ends in '-a', 'llama' (the animal) is a feminine word. So, you'll always say 'la llama' or 'una llama'.

It's a Girl!

The context of the sentence is your best friend for telling this 'llama' apart from 'llama' meaning 'flame'. If you're talking about a farm or the Andes, it's probably the animal!

Animal vs. Flame

Common, especially when talking about animals or South America.

Just like the animal, 'llama' meaning flame is a feminine word. You'll always use 'la llama' or 'una llama'.

Also a Girl!

You'll often hear 'llama' used poetically to talk about passion or love, like 'la llama del amor' (the flame of love). It's a beautiful way to talk about strong feelings.

Figurative Flames

Very common, used in everyday situations involving fire or light.

Saying 'My name is...'

To say your name, Spanish uses 'llamarse'. Think of it as 'to call oneself'. So 'Me llamo Ana' literally means 'I call myself Ana'. This is different from 'llamar', which means 'to call someone else'.

Introducing Yourself with 'llamarse'

This verb form is super versatile. 'Llama a la puerta' means 'he knocks on the door', and 'La naturaleza te llama' means 'Nature is calling you'. It's all about getting someone's attention.

More Than Just Names

Extremely common. This is a form of 'llamar', one of the first verbs you'll learn.

Learn the three meanings of the Spanish word 'llama': the animal, a flame, and the verb 'to call'. See full conjugations for 'llamar', example sentences, and usage tips.

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present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

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