Llame (en. Call)
/ʎa.me/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Indication for someone to communicate or get in touch.
I hope you call me when you arrive.
Espero que me llame cuando llegue.
Invitation for someone to appear or attend a place.
Knock on the door if you need help.
Llame a la puerta si necesita ayuda.
Action of naming or referring to someone or something.
Always call your dog by its name.
Siempre llame a su perro por su nombre.
Etymology
From the Latin 'clamare', which means 'to shout' or 'to call'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
call the operator
Indication to contact the telephone operator.
llame al operador
call when you can
Instruction for the person to communicate as soon as possible.
llame cuando pueda
do not call without notice
Request not to make an unexpected call.
no llame sin aviso
Related Words
call
To ring a telephone or invite someone to show up.
llamar
called
Action of calling or the call itself.
llamado
striking
That draws attention.
llamativo
Slang Meanings
To call someone to make plans.
I'm going to call Juan to go out tonight.
Voy a llame a Juan para salir esta noche.
To call someone to gossip.
I called my friend to tell her the rumor.
Llame a mi amiga para contarle el rumor.