How to Say “What is your name?” in Spanish

¿Cómo te llamas?

/kˈomo te ʎˈamas/

What is your name?

Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “¿Cómo te llamas?” is /kˈomo te ʎˈamas/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

Context

This phrase belongs to the Coffee Shop Survival category. It is suitable for beginners.

“What is your name?” in Other Languages

Italiancome ti chiami?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "¿Cómo te llamas?" in Spanish?+

The IPA pronunciation is /kˈomo te ʎˈamas/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

What does "¿Cómo te llamas?" mean in English?+

"¿Cómo te llamas?" translates to "What is your name?" in English. It belongs to the Coffee Shop Survival category.

Is "¿Cómo te llamas?" formal or informal in Spanish?+

This is a commonly used expression in everyday Spanish conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

More Coffee Shop Survival Phrases

"black coffee" → tinto

/tˈinto/

"I want" → quiero

/kjˈeɾo/

"please" → por favor

/poɾ faβˈoɾ/

"water" → agua

/ˈaɣwa/

"do me a favor" → me hace un favor

/me ˈaθe ˈun faβˈoɾ/

"give me / gift me" → regala

/reɣˈala/

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