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Correction for: Llamar

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In the definitions of llamar, number 11 (verb reflexive) states: 11. To be called, to be named. Me llama Mimi, my name is Mimi. Shouldn't that be Me llamo Mimi for MY name is Mimi, or should the English for Me llama be 'HER name is...

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updated OCT 27, 2009
edited by --Mariana--
posted by Brian-Williams

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Referring to SpanishDict.:

Me llamo Mimi - My name is Mimi. There is a mistake as you have noted. Her name is Mimi translates to se llama Mimi.

updated OCT 27, 2009
posted by 00515f39
Claro! In my original note, I was so concentrating on the verb ending that I forgot the reflexive pronoun (se=her). Dumb da dum dum. - Brian-Williams, OCT 27, 2009
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Thank you and good eyes! It's all fixed now.

updated DIC 24, 2009
posted by Paralee
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No, no esta Brian. Tengo 60 años de edad.

updated OCT 27, 2009
posted by Brian-Williams
You didn't fill out your profile correctly, so it looks like your 9 years old. You can go in and find a link that says "edit my profile." - --Mariana--, OCT 27, 2009
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Well spotted Brian - are you really only 9 years old?

Happy Birthday for Friday!

updated OCT 26, 2009
posted by sheila-foster
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