Spanish Phrase
Me llamo Sarah.
Meaning
Literally, 'I call myself Sarah.' It is the standard way to introduce yourself by name in Spanish. The verb llamarse is used reflexively, so the subject and the object refer to the same person.
When to use
Use this phrase when meeting new people, signing up for a class, or any situation where you need to give your name. It works in both formal and informal contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
MellamoSarah
Me
First‑person singular reflexive pronoun used with verbs like llamar to indicate 'myself'.
llamo
Present‑tense, 1st‑person singular of the reflexive verb llamarse (to be called).
Sarah
Proper name; in Spanish it is not declined and keeps its original spelling.
🗨In Conversation
Me llamo Sarah.
My name is Sarah.
Mucho gusto, Sarah.
Nice to meet you, Sarah.
✕Common Mistakes
Yo llamo Sarah.
The verb 'llamar' needs the reflexive pronoun; use 'Me llamo' not 'Yo llamo'.
Me llamo a Sarah.
The preposition 'a' is unnecessary; the verb already includes the reflexive meaning.
Me llamo sarah.
Proper names are capitalised in Spanish.
↔Alternatives
Soy Sarah.
I am Sarah.
Me llamo Sarah, ¿y tú?
My name is Sarah, and you?
Me llamo Sarah, mucho gusto.
I'm Sarah, nice to meet you.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries it is common to follow the introduction with 'Mucho gusto' or 'Encantado/a' as a polite way to show pleasure in meeting someone. When asking for someone's name, the typical question is '¿Cómo te llamas?' rather than the literal '¿Qué es tu nombre?'.