llamé
“llamé” means “I called” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I called, I shouted
Also: I rang
📝 In Action
Te llamé anoche, pero no contestaste.
A1I called you last night, but you didn't answer.
Llamé a la puerta varias veces antes de irme.
A2I knocked on the door several times before leaving.
Le llamé por su nombre, pero no me oyó.
A1I called him by his name, but he didn't hear me.
I named, I called him/her
Also: I designated
📝 In Action
A mi primer perro lo llamé Max.
A2I named my first dog Max.
Llamé a ese día 'el peor de mi vida'.
B1I called that day 'the worst of my life'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: llamé
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'llamé' to mean 'I named'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *clamare*, meaning 'to cry out' or 'to shout.' Over time, the initial 'cl' sound softened into the 'll' sound in Spanish, maintaining the core meaning of summoning attention.
First recorded: Around the 10th or 11th century (in its Old Spanish form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'llamé' the same as 'me llamé'?
No, they are different! 'Llamé' means 'I called' (someone else). 'Me llamé' is the reflexive form, meaning 'I called myself' (I gave myself a name, or I identify myself), though the more common reflexive use is for identification, as in 'Me llamo Juan' (My name is Juan).
How can I tell if 'llamé' means 'I called' or 'I shouted'?
Context is key. If you use a phone or dial a number (Llamé a mi amiga por teléfono), it means 'I called.' If you use your voice in a situation where someone is far away (Llamé a lo lejos), it means 'I shouted' or 'I yelled'.