Introducing Yourself — Learn Spanish

Learn how to introduce yourself confidently in Spanish conversations.

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Introduction

The first thing you need to master in any language is how to introduce yourself! In this lesson, you will learn common Spanish greetings, how to state your name and origin, and essential phrases for meeting new people.


Transcript

Spanish: ¡Hola! Me llamo Carlos. ¿Cómo te llamas? English: Hello! My name is Carlos. What is your name?

Spanish: Soy de México. ¿De dónde eres tú? English: I am from Mexico. Where are you from?

Spanish: Mucho gusto. Encantado de conocerte. English: Nice to meet you. Pleased to meet you.


Vocabulary

Spanish WordEnglish Translation
holahello
me llamomy name is
¿cómo te llamas?what is your name?
soy deI am from
mucho gustonice to meet you
encantado/apleased (to meet you)

Grammar Focus: Ser (To Be)

The verb ser is one of the most important verbs in Spanish:

  • Yo soy — I am
  • Tú eres — You are
  • Él/Ella es — He/She is
  • Nosotros somos — We are

Use ser for identity, origin, and characteristics: Soy Carlos. Soy de México.


Practice Quiz

Question
How do you say ‘My name is…’ in Spanish?
Question
Conjugate ‘ser’ for ‘we are’.

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