How to introduce yourself in Spanish
Quick answer
To introduce yourself in Spanish say “Hola, me llamo Alex” (my name is Alex) and “Soy de Inglaterra” (I’m from England). When someone tells you their name, answer “Encantado” (a man) or “Encantada” (a woman): nice to meet you.
Your first sentences
| Spanish | English | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Me llamo Alex. | My name is Alex. | |
| Soy de Inglaterra. | I’m from England. | |
| Soy de Alemania. | I’m from Germany. | |
| Vivo en Madrid. | I live in Madrid. | |
| Tengo treinta años. | I’m thirty. | tener = to have: “I have thirty years” |
| Soy profesor. / Soy profesora. | I’m a teacher. | no “un/una” before a job |
| ¡Encantada! | Nice to meet you! | Encantado if you are a man |
What they will ask you
| Spanish | English | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| ¿Cómo te llamas? | What’s your name? | |
| ¿De dónde eres? | Where are you from? | |
| ¿A qué te dedicas? | What do you do? | |
| ¿Y tú? | And you? | turn any question back |
| ¿Cómo? Más despacio, por favor. | Sorry? Slower, please. |
Questions people ask
How do you say “my name is” in Spanish?
“Me llamo …” is the most common. “Soy …” (I am …) works too.
Is it “encantado” or “encantada”?
It depends on who is speaking: a man says encantado, a woman says encantada.
How do you say your age in Spanish?
With tener: “Tengo veinticinco años” (I’m 25).