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    Llamar (en. Call)

    /ʎaˈmaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make a sound to attract someone's attention.
    I called my dog to come.
    Llamé a mi perro para que viniera.
    To communicate with someone by phone.
    I am going to call my friend tonight.
    Voy a llamar a mi amiga esta noche.
    To name or designate someone or something.
    The doctor called me by my last name.
    El médico me llamó por mi apellido.
    To indicate an event or situation.
    I will call you if I hear the news.
    Te llamo si me llega la noticia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'clamare', which means 'to shout' or 'to call'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to call attention
    To attract someone's interest or consideration.
    llamar la atención
    to knock on the door
    To make a sound or knock on the door to enter.
    llamar a la puerta
    to call on the phone
    To make a phone call to someone.
    llamar por teléfono
    to call to order
    To demand that order is maintained in a situation.
    llamar al orden

    Related Words

    call
    When a phone communication is established.
    llamada
    caller
    Person who makes a call.
    llamador
    eye-catching
    That easily attracts attention.
    llamativo

    Slang Meanings

    To talk to someone on the phone casually.
    Last night I was calling several friends just to chat.
    Anoche estuve llamando a varios amigos solo para charlar.
    To use the phone without a specific reason.
    Yesterday I called my cousin without having anything important to say.
    Ayer llamé a mi primo sin tener nada importante que decir.