Llamara (en. Would call)

ʎaˈmaɾa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the action of communicating by phone or seeking someone's attention.
I hope she calls me tomorrow.
Espero que me llame mañana.
To summon or invite someone to a place.
If the weather is nice, I will call her to the beach.
Si hace buen tiempo, la llamaré a la playa.
To designate or name someone with a title or name.
They will call her 'doctor' when she finishes her degree.
La llamarán 'doctora' cuando termine la carrera.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to knock on the door
To knock on the door for someone to open it.
llamar a la puerta
to call someone
To contact that person by phone.
llamar a alguien
to attract attention
To capture someone's interest.
llamar la atención

Related Words

call
Telephone communication or invitation.
llamada
caller
A person who calls, especially by phone.
llamador
striking
That attracts attention or is noteworthy.
llamativo

Slang Meanings

To make an informal or quick call.
I'm going to give you a quick call to see how you're doing.
Voy a hacerte una llamadita para saber cómo estás.
To use the phone to chat.
Last night we had a long and fun call.
Anoche hicimos una llamada larga y divertida.