Llamábase (en. Was called)

/ʝa.maˈβase/

Synonyms

  • apellidarse
  • denominarse
  • nombrarse

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'.