llamar a

to call

llamar a

intransitive verb phrase

1. (to attract the attention of)

a. to call

Llama a tu papá para que venga a cenar.

Call your Dad to come over for dinner.

2. (to communicate with by telephone)

a. to call

Anoche me puse a beber y llamé a mi ex.

I was drinking last night and I called my ex.

3. (to summon)

a. to knock

¿Quién llama a la puerta a esta hora?

Who's knocking on the door at this hour?

b. to ring

Hay alguien llamando a la puerta. - Es el repartidor de pizza.

There is someone ringing our bell. - It's the pizza delivery guy.