llamarme
/ya-MAR-meh / lya-MAR-meh/
to be called (myself)
This meaning refers to the act of stating one's own name, as in, 'My name is...' (I am called...)
llamarme(Verb)
to be called (myself)
?used to state one's name
,to call myself
?naming oneself
to name myself
?choosing a name
📝 In Action
Me gustaría llamarme 'Alex' en lugar de 'Alejandro'.
A2I would like to be called 'Alex' instead of 'Alejandro'.
No sé cómo llamarme si me mudo a otro país.
B1I don't know what to call myself if I move to another country.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Me' is the Subject and Object
This verb form is reflexive: the action of 'calling' is done by the person and received by the same person. It's the base of the full verb 'llamarse'.
Pronoun Placement Rule
When using the infinitive ('llamar'), the pronoun ('me') is always attached to the end, forming one single word ('llamarme').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'Me'
Mistake: "Using 'llamar' when introducing yourself (e.g., 'Yo llamo Juan')."
Correction: Always use the reflexive form 'Me llamo Juan' because you are calling yourself that name.
⭐ Usage Tips
Introducing Yourself
Although 'llamarme' is the infinitive, remember the conjugated form 'Me llamo' is the standard way to say 'My name is' in Spanish.
Here, 'llamarme' means that someone else is contacting the speaker, often by phone.
llamarme(Verb)
to call me
?contacting the speaker (by phone or name)
,to summon me
?asking the speaker to come over
to name me
?giving the speaker a name
📝 In Action
Tienes que llamarme tan pronto como llegues a casa.
A1You have to call me as soon as you get home.
Necesitas llamarme para pedir permiso.
A1You need to call me to ask for permission.
Ella no quiso llamarme por mi apodo.
B1She didn't want to call me by my nickname.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Me' is the Receiver
In this case, 'llamarme' means the action of calling is directed at the speaker (me). The speaker is the direct object, not the subject performing the action on themselves.
Flexible Placement
When used with a conjugated verb, the 'me' can either be attached to the infinitive ('Quiero llamarme') or placed before the conjugated verb ('Me quieres llamar'). Both are correct.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Misplaced Accent in Gerund
Mistake: "Writing 'llamandome'."
Correction: The accent is needed to keep the stress on the correct syllable: 'llamándome'. This happens whenever a pronoun is attached to the gerund.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Phone
This is the standard way to talk about making a phone call to yourself. You can also use 'telefonearme', but 'llamarme' is far more common.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: llamarme
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'llamarme' in the sense of 'to call me' (Definition 2)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'llamarme' one word?
In Spanish, when you use an infinitive verb (the base form like 'llamar'), the direct or reflexive pronoun ('me', 'te', 'se', etc.) is always attached directly to the end, forming a single word. This is a rule for infinitives, gerunds, and affirmative commands.
How does 'llamarme' differ from 'me llamo'?
'Llamarme' is the base, unconjugated form ('to call myself'). 'Me llamo' is the conjugated form used in sentences ('I call myself' or 'My name is'). You use 'llamarme' after other verbs, like 'Quiero llamarme' (I want to call myself).