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"Llamada" is a form of "llamada", a noun which is often translated as "call". "Llamado" is a form of "llamado", an adjective which is often translated as "named". Learn more about the difference between "llamada" and "llamado" below.
la llamada(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (summons)
a. call
Esta es la última llamada para los pasajeros que viajan a Costa Rica.This is the last call for passengers traveling to Costa Rica.
b. gesture
El mago nos hizo una llamada con un dedo para indicar que podíamos acercarnos.The wizard made a gesture with his finger to indicate that we could approach.
2. (phone call)
a. reference mark
El estudiante estaba fascinado por la llamada en latín que descubrió en el libro antiguo.The student was fascinated by the reference mark in Latin that he found in the ancient book.
4. (figurative) (vocation)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. call
Cuenta el monje que escuchó la llamada de la iglesia cuando era muy joven.The monk says that he heard the call of the church when he was quite young.
llamado(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (known as)
a. so-called
Mi llamado "amigo" me traicionó al divulgar mi secreto.My so-called "friend" betrayed me by telling everyone my secret.
a. destined
Un proyecto mal organizado está llamado al fracaso.A poorly designed project is destined to fail.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
4. (appeal) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. call
La policía hizo un llamado a la población a mantener la calma.The police made a call to the population to keep calm.
5. (attraction) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. call
En aquel tiempo, muchos jóvenes cubanos atendieron el llamado de la revolución.At the time, many young Cubans answered the call of revolution.
b. calling (religious)
El sacerdote dijo que sintió el llamado de Dios desde que era muy joven.The priest said he heard God's calling since he was very young.
6. (telephone call) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. phone call
Hemos tenido muchos llamados pidiendo más información sobre la casa a la venta.We've had a lot of phone calls asking for more information on the house that's on sale.
