Llamando (en. Calling)

yaˈmando

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of emitting a sound signal to attract someone's attention.
I am calling at the door.
Estoy llamando a la puerta.
Telephone communication established with someone.
I was calling my friend on the phone.
Estaba llamando a mi amigo por teléfono.
To name someone or something.
The teacher is calling me to answer.
La maestra me está llamando para responder.

Etymology

From the verb call, from the Latin 'clamare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

calling at the doors
Trying to initiate contact or conversation.
llamando a las puertas
calling for calm
Asking for tranquility or serenity in a situation.
llamando a la calma
calling attention
Causing someone to notice something or someone.
llamando la atención

Related Words

call
Communication established via a telephone.
llamada
caller
Person or device that calls.
llamador
attention
Interest or care towards something or someone.
atención

Slang Meanings

To be in contact with someone.
I am calling my friends to go out.
Estoy llamando a mis panas para salir.
To grab someone's attention informally.
I am calling the girl I like.
Estoy llamando a la chava que me gusta.