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llamara

ya-MA-ra

verbB1regular ar
called?when talking about an uncertain action or a wish,were to call?hypothetical situation
Also:should call?polite suggestions or requests

Quick Reference

gerundllamando
past Participlellamado
infinitivellamar

📝 In Action

Si él me llamara, yo iría de inmediato.

B1

If he were to call me, I would go immediately.

Mi madre quería que la llamara ayer.

B1

My mother wanted me to call her yesterday.

Buscaba a alguien que se llamara como yo.

B2

I was looking for someone who was named (called) like me.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • telefoneara (were to phone)
  • nombrara (were to name)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • si me llamara – if he/she/I were to call me
  • antes de que llamara – before he/she/I called

Idioms & Expressions

  • llamar a la puerta – to knock on the door

💡 Grammar Points

The 'If' Sentence Rule

When you start a sentence with 'Si' (If) to talk about something unlikely or imaginary, use 'llamara' for the first verb and the 'would' form (conditional) for the second verb.

Two-for-One Form

This exact word 'llamara' works for both 'I' (yo) and 'he/she/you formal' (él/ella/usted). The context of your sentence will help people know who you're talking about.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Don't use the regular past

Mistake: "Si él me llamó, yo iría."

Correction: Si él me llamara, yo iría. After 'If' in hypothetical situations, you need this special 'uncertain' form, not the normal past tense.

⭐ Usage Tips

Softening Requests

You can use this form to sound extra polite. Instead of saying 'I want you to call,' saying 'Me gustaría que me llamara' sounds much more gentle.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesllamaran
yollamara
túllamaras
vosotrosllamarais
nosotrosllamáramos
él/ella/ustedllamara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesllamen
yollame
túllames
vosotrosllaméis
nosotrosllamemos
él/ella/ustedllame

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesllamaron
yollamé
túllamaste
vosotrosllamasteis
nosotrosllamamos
él/ella/ustedllamó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesllamaban
yollamaba
túllamabas
vosotrosllamabais
nosotrosllamábamos
él/ella/ustedllamaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesllaman
yollamo
túllamas
vosotrosllamáis
nosotrosllamamos
él/ella/ustedllama
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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: llamara

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence is correct for 'If she called me, I would be happy'?

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Word Family

llamar(to call) - verb
llamada(a call) - noun
llamativo(flashy/eye-catching) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'llamará' and 'llamara'?

The accent mark is key! 'Llamará' (with an accent) means 'he/she will call' (future). 'Llamara' (no accent) is the hypothetical form for 'if he/she called' or 'should call'.

Can 'llamara' mean 'I called'?

Yes, but only in special cases involving doubt, wishes, or 'if' statements. For a simple fact like 'I called yesterday,' you would use 'llamé'.