To say "my name is" in Spanish, there are three common ways:
- "Me llamo" (pronounced meh yah-moh) – This is the most common and neutral way to say "my name is." It literally means "I call myself" and is used in almost all contexts.
- "Yo soy" (pronounced yoh soy) – This means "I am" and is a more informal way to introduce yourself.
- "Mi nombre es" (pronounced mee nohm-breh ehs) – This means "my name is" literally and is more formal. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation.
Generally, "Me llamo [your name]" is the safest and most widely used phrase for introducing your name in Spanish. For example, "Me llamo Carlos" means "My name is Carlos".