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A friendly, simple cartoon character holding a mobile phone to their ear while making an inviting, open-handed gesture forward, requesting contact.

llámame

yah-MAH-meh

VerbA1regular ar
Call me?Used to request a phone call or contact.
Also:Get in touch with me?A broader way of asking for contact.

Quick Reference

infinitivellamar
gerundllamando
past Participlellamado

📝 In Action

Necesito hablar contigo. Llámame en cuanto llegues a casa.

A1

I need to talk to you. Call me as soon as you get home.

Si tienes un momento libre, llámame para contármelo.

A2

If you have a free moment, call me to tell me about it.

No te preocupes, si hay algún cambio de plan, llámame inmediatamente.

A2

Don't worry, if there is any change of plan, call me immediately.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • contáctame (contact me)
  • márkame (dial me (regional/informal))

Common Collocations

  • Llámame mañana – Call me tomorrow
  • Llámame más tarde – Call me later

💡 Grammar Points

It's two words combined!

This word is the friendly command form of the verb 'llama' (call!) and the direct object pronoun 'me' (me). Always stick the pronoun directly onto the end of the positive command.

The Stress and the Accent Mark

The original stress is on 'lla-ma'. When you add the extra syllable ('me'), the stress wants to move, but the accent mark (á) is added to force the stress to stay on the same syllable: llÁmame.

Formal vs. Informal

Since 'llámame' uses the 'tú' command form, it is used with friends, family, or people you know well. For a formal request (like addressing a boss), you would say 'LlámeME'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect placement of 'me'

Mistake: "Me llama."

Correction: ¡Llámame! The word 'me' only goes BEFORE the verb if you are making a negative command (No me llames) or using the indicative (Ella me llama).

⭐ Usage Tips

Responding to the command

If someone says 'Llámame,' a simple 'Te llamo' (I'll call you) or 'De acuerdo' (Agreed) is the perfect response.

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedllama
yollamo
túllamas
ellos/ellas/ustedesllaman
nosotrosllamamos
vosotrosllamáis

imperfect

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

preterite

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

subjunctive

present

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

imperfect

él/ella/ustedllamara/llamase
yollamara/llamase
túllamaras/llamases
ellos/ellas/ustedesllamaran/llamasen
nosotrosllamáramos/llamásemos
vosotrosllamarais/llamaseis
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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: llámame

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses a negative command related to 'llámame'?

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Word Family

llamar(to call (infinitive)) - verb
la llamada(the call (noun)) - noun
el teléfono(the phone) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'Llámame' only used for phone calls?

Yes, primarily. While 'llamar' means 'to call' in a general sense (like calling someone's name), 'Llámame' almost exclusively refers to initiating contact via telephone or video call.

Why does 'llámame' have an accent mark when 'llama' does not?

The accent mark is added purely for pronunciation. The original stress is on the first 'a' of 'llama'. When you add the extra syllable 'me', the written accent mark preserves that original stress, preventing the pronunciation from changing.