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    Llamábase (en. Was called)

    /ʝa.maˈβase/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    It is used to indicate how a person is known or called.
    His name is Juan, or he was called Juan in the past.
    Él se llama Juan, o llamábase Juan en el pasado.
    It represents the name that was given to someone in a previous time.
    The city, in the old document, was called 'Córdoba'.
    La ciudad, en el antiguo documento, se llamaba 'Córdoba'.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    what is your name?
    Question used to find out a person's name.
    ¿cómo te llamas?
    call me later
    Request for the person to call later.
    llámame luego
    is called that way
    It is used to introduce the name of something or someone.
    se llama así

    Related Words

    to call oneself
    Verb that indicates the act of receiving a name.
    llamarse
    name
    Word that identifies a person, animal, or thing.
    nombre
    nickname
    Name given to a person as a form of familiarity or affection.
    apodo

    Slang Meanings

    To mention a popular name or a nickname.
    He was said to be called 'the crazy one' in his neighborhood.
    Se dice que a él le llamaban 'el loco' en su barrio.
    To use an alternative name in an informal context.
    Her name is Ana, but in her group of friends, they call her 'Ani'.
    Ella se llama Ana, pero en su grupo de amigos la llaman 'Ani'.