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"Llama" is a form of "llama", a noun which is often translated as "flame". "Me llamo" is a form of "me llamo", a phrase which is often translated as "my name is". Learn more about the difference between "llama" and "me llamo" below.
la llama(
yah
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mah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. flame
Cuando ardió el teatro, se veían las llamas desde el otro extremo de la ciudad.When the theater burned down, you could see the flames from the other end of town.
a. flame
A pesar de los momentos difíciles, consiguen mantener viva la llama de su amor.Despite the hard times, they manage to keep the flame of their love alive.
a. llama
Vimos muchas llamas en los Andes.We saw lots of llamas in the Andes.
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me llamo(
meh
 
yah
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moh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. my name is
Me llamo Lisa. ¿Y tú, cómo te llamas?My name is Lisa. And you, what is your name?
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