Translation of Spanish word "llamar" to English
llamar
/ʝaˈmaɾ/
Meaning
VerbTo reach out with one's voice. To request, summon, or beckon.
How to use
In formal or professional settings, 'llamar' is often used to request someone's attention or to summon a person or group. For example, 'El profesor llamará a la clase a la hora de la reunión' (The professor will call the class at the time of the meeting). However, in informal contexts, 'llamar' can be used to beckon someone, as in '¡Llámame cuando llegues!' (Call me when you arrive!). Learners often confuse 'llamar' with 'llamar la atención', which means 'to attract attention', but the latter phrase requires the preposition 'a' before the noun.
🇬🇧 English
to call, to name
Example
Esa persona está herida; ¡pide ayuda!
That person is hurt; ask for help!
"La cena está lista", llamó papá desde la cocina.
"Dinner's ready," Dad called from the kitchen.
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Common phrases
- llamar la atención— to attract attention
- llamar a la puerta— to knock on the door
- llamar por teléfono— to call by phone
- llamar a la puerta de la casa— to knock on the door of the house
- llamar a la puerta de la oficina— to knock on the door of the office
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "llamar"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Presente)
Simple Past (Pretérito Indefinido)
Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
he llamado
Imperative (Imperativo)
Frequency rank: #70 in Spanish
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What does the Spanish word "llamar" mean?▼
The Spanish word "llamar" means "to call, to name" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Te llamaré mañana por la mañana." (which translates as "That person is hurt; ask for help!").
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