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"My name is" is a phrase which is often translated as "me llamo", and "the name is" is a phrase which is often translated as "el nombre es". Learn more about the difference between "my name is" and "the name is" below.
my name is(
may
neym
ihz
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. mi nombre es
This is my wife, Alicia, and my name is Pedro.Esta es mi esposa, Alicia, y mi nombre es Pedro.
the name is(
thuh
neym
ihz
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. el nombre está
The name is highlighted with a yellow marker.El nombre está resaltado con un rotulador amarillo.
c. me llamo (used to refer to oneself)
"The name is Murray. Mike Murray," said he, imitating James Bond."Me llamo Murray, Mike Murray", dijo, imitando a James Bond.
d. mi nombre es (used to refer to oneself)
Hurry up, Ben! - The name is Ken, not Ben.¡Apúrate, Ben! - Mi nombre es Ken, no Ben.
