Spanish - Identity

Me llamo ___.

My name is ___.

Meaning: My name is ___.

When to use: Use this to introduce yourself when you meet someone.

Tip: Some learners say 'Soy Ana' — that's okay, but 'Me llamo ___' is the most natural introduction.

Soy de ___.

I am from ___.

Meaning: I am from ___.

When to use: Say this when someone asks about your origin or country.

¿De dónde eres?

Where are you from?

Meaning: Where are you from?

When to use: Ask this to learn someone's origin in informal situations.

Vivo en ___.

I live in ___.

Meaning: I live in ___.

When to use: Use this to say where you currently live (city, country, or area).

¿Dónde vives?

Where do you live?

Meaning: Where do you live?

When to use: Ask someone informally about their current city or neighborhood.

Tengo ___ años.

I am ___ years old.

Meaning: I am ___ years old.

When to use: Use this to say your age. In Spanish you use 'tener' to express age.

Tip: Beginners sometimes try to say 'Soy 25 años' — remember: use 'Tengo ___ años.'

¿Cuántos años tienes?

How old are you?

Meaning: How old are you?

When to use: Ask someone's age informally with friends or people your age.

Soy ___

I am a ___.

Meaning: I am a ___.

When to use: Say your job, role, or profession (no article needed in Spanish).

Tip: In Spanish you usually omit the article: say 'Soy profesor', not 'Soy un profesor' in simple introductions.

Hablo ___.

I speak ___.

Meaning: I speak ___.

When to use: Tell someone what language(s) you speak.

¿Hablas ___?

Do you speak ___?

Meaning: Do you speak ___?

When to use: Ask if someone speaks a particular language (informal).

Me puedes decir ___.

You can call me ___.

Meaning: You can call me ___. (preferred name / nickname)

When to use: Offer a nickname or preferred name when introducing yourself casually.

Mi apellido es ___.

My last name is ___.

Meaning: My last name is ___.

When to use: Give your family name when someone asks for your surname.

¿Cuál es tu apellido?

What's your last name?

Meaning: What's your last name?

When to use: Ask informally for someone's family name or surname.