How to Say "call out!" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “call out!” is “llamen” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Espero que me llamen de vuelta mañana.
I hope they call me back tomorrow.
¡Llamen a la policía inmediatamente!
Call the police immediately!
No creo que llamen a la puerta tan tarde.
I don't think they'll knock on the door so late.
Subjunctive Trigger
Use 'llamen' when expressing desires, doubts, or emotions about what 'they' or 'you formal plural' do: 'Quiero que llamen' (I want them to call).
Formal Commands
For giving polite commands to a group of people ('ustedes'), the affirmative command is also 'llamen': '¡Llamen ahora!' (Call now!).
Mixing Formal and Informal Commands
Mistake: “Using 'llamen' when talking to a group of friends (tú plural in Spain).”
Correction: For informal groups in Spain, use 'llamad'. 'Llamen' is reserved for formal groups or all groups in Latin America.
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