Confusing Present and Past

When we call a person, we must always use the word 'a' right before the person's name or title: 'Llamamos **a** mi madre'.

Using 'a' with People

Remember the reflexive form 'nos llamamos' means 'we are named' (e.g., 'Nos llamamos Juan y María' - We are named Juan and Maria).

Llamarse (To be named)

Extremely common in everyday conversation, referring to contacting someone by phone or voice.

When defining something, Spanish often uses a small placeholder word like 'lo' or 'la' (referring to the object being named) right before 'llamamos': 'Lo llamamos [name]'.

Using 'Lo/La' for Definition

This meaning is often used figuratively, such as 'Llamamos progreso a algo que destruye el medio ambiente' (We call something that destroys the environment 'progress').

Figurative Naming

Commonly used when defining or naming objects, concepts, or people.

Learn the Spanish verb 'llamamos' (we call, we name). Discover its dual meaning in present and past tenses, full conjugation tables for 'llamar,' and essential usage tips for learners.

llamamos

Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations