Spanish · A0 · Speaking · about 5 min
Start with a greeting, say your name, and answer with a friendly closing line.
‘Me llamo’ means ‘my name is’. Use it before ‘mucho gusto’, which follows an introduction.
Say thisHola, me llamo Ana.
MeaningHello, my name is Ana.
When to use itStart the conversation naturally.
Say this¿Cómo te llamas?
MeaningWhat is your name?
When to use itAdd the detail the other person needs.
Say thisMucho gusto.
MeaningNice to meet you.
When to use itFinish with a clear, polite line.
| Say this | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Hola, me llamo Ana. | Hello, my name is Ana. | Start the conversation naturally. |
| ¿Cómo te llamas? | What is your name? | Add the detail the other person needs. |
| Mucho gusto. | Nice to meet you. | Finish with a clear, polite line. |
SituationIt is morning. Which greeting fits?
Say thisBuenos días.
Why‘Buenos días’ is a morning greeting.
SituationYou want to tell a classmate your name. Which line does that?
Say thisMe llamo Ana.
Why‘Me llamo’ introduces your own name; ‘te llamas’ refers to the other person.
SituationA classmate says ‘Me llamo Luis’. Which reply is friendly?
Say thisMucho gusto, Luis.
Why‘Mucho gusto’ is natural after hearing someone's name.
SituationYou are speaking to an adult you do not know. How do you ask their name politely?
Say this¿Cómo se llama?
Why‘¿Cómo se llama?’ uses the formal ‘usted’ form; ‘te llamas’ is informal.
SituationYou are leaving and will see the person tomorrow. Which goodbye fits?
Say thisHasta mañana.
Why‘Hasta mañana’ means see you tomorrow.
| Situation | Say this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| It is morning. Which greeting fits? | Buenos días. | ‘Buenos días’ is a morning greeting. |
| You want to tell a classmate your name. Which line does that? | Me llamo Ana. | ‘Me llamo’ introduces your own name; ‘te llamas’ refers to the other person. |
| A classmate says ‘Me llamo Luis’. Which reply is friendly? | Mucho gusto, Luis. | ‘Mucho gusto’ is natural after hearing someone's name. |
| You are speaking to an adult you do not know. How do you ask their name politely? | ¿Cómo se llama? | ‘¿Cómo se llama?’ uses the formal ‘usted’ form; ‘te llamas’ is informal. |
| You are leaving and will see the person tomorrow. Which goodbye fits? | Hasta mañana. | ‘Hasta mañana’ means see you tomorrow. |
Start with a greeting, say your name, and answer with a friendly closing line.
You meet someone at class. Which line opens the conversation?
It is morning. Which greeting fits?
Hola, me llamo Ana.
Hello, my name is Ana.
Start the conversation naturally.
¿Cómo te llamas?
What is your name?
Add the detail the other person needs.
Mucho gusto.
Nice to meet you.
Finish with a clear, polite line.