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"Llamada" is a form of "llamada", a noun which is often translated as "call". "Se llama" is a form of "se llama", a phrase which is often translated as "his name is". Learn more about the difference between "llamada" and "se llama" below.
la llamada(
yah
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mah
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dah
)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.
se llama(
seh
yah
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mah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
b. her name is (feminine)
La conozco de vista, pero no sé cómo se llama.I know her by sight, but don't know what her name is.
c. its name is
Esta es una planta preciosa. ¿Qué es? - Se llama Hibiscus syriacus.This is such a beautiful plant. What is it? - Its name is Hibiscus syriacus.
d. it's called
¿Para qué empresa trabajas? - Se llama Aceros López Montesino.What company do you work for? - It's called Aceros Lopez Montesino.
e. is called
Mi hermano se llama Luis, y mi hermana Lorena.My brother is called Luis, and my sister Lorena.
2. (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. your name is
Se llama Carmen, ¿verdad? Yo soy Rodolfo. - Encantada de conocerlo, Rodolfo.Your name is Carmen, isn't it? I'm Rodolfo. - Please to meet you, Rodolfo.
