{"id":137419,"date":"2023-06-08T19:50:48","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T23:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/how-to-introduce-yourself-in-spanish\/"},"modified":"2025-01-30T08:18:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T13:18:39","slug":"how-to-introduce-yourself-in-spanish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/how-to-introduce-yourself-in-spanish\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Introduce Yourself in Spanish"},"content":{"rendered":"

An introduction tells people who you are. <\/strong>It often also conveys your basic personal information, such as your profession<\/a> and your relationship to the people or person you\u2019re meeting.<\/p>\n

Get off to a good start with your new Spanish friends, associates and acquaintances by hitting all the introduction marks.<\/p>\n

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Introducing Yourself in Spanish: Basic Words and Phrases<\/h2>\n

Before we get into the vocabulary, try your hand at our story-based lesson<\/a> on conversational Spanish:<\/p>\n

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Saying Hello<\/h3>\n

\u00a1Hola! <\/em>(Hello!)<\/p>\n

Buenos d\u00edas. <\/em>(Good morning.)<\/p>\n

Buenas tardes.<\/em>\u00a0(Good afternoon.)<\/p>\n

Buenas noches.<\/em>\u00a0(Good evening.)<\/p>\n

Introducing Yourself<\/h3>\n

Me llamo\u2026 <\/em>(My name is\u2026)<\/p>\n

Me llamo Susan. <\/em>(My name is Susan.)<\/p>\n

Soy… <\/em>(I am\u2026)<\/p>\n

Soy Susan. <\/em>(I am Susan.)<\/p>\n

If you need to ask someone’s name, it’s a simple question. <\/strong>Just keep in mind the se<\/em> (formal)\/te<\/em> (informal) (your) distinction, which shows the level of formality.<\/p>\n

\u00bfC\u00f3mo se llama? <\/em>(What\u2019s your name?\u2014formal)<\/p>\n

\u00bfC\u00f3mo te llamas? <\/em>(What\u2019s your name?\u2014informal)<\/p>\n

Responding to an Introduction<\/h3>\n

Mucho gusto. <\/em>(Nice to meet you.)<\/p>\n

\u00a1Encantado!<\/em> (Happy to meet you! \u2014 masculine)<\/p>\n

\u00a1Encantada! <\/em>(Happy to meet you! \u2014 feminine)<\/p>\n

Estoy encantada de conocerla\/conocerlo.<\/em> (I’m pleased to meet you. \u2014 formal)<\/p>\n

Introducing Others<\/h3>\n

Este es…<\/em>\u00a0(This is\u2026)<\/p>\n

Se llama… <\/em>(His\/her name is\u2026)<\/p>\n

Perm\u00edteme presentarle a Se\u00f1or Gonzales. <\/em>(I\u2019d like to introduce you to Mr. Gonzales. \u2014 formal)<\/p>\n

Showing Relationships<\/h3>\n

After you introduce someone, you may want to indicate the relationship<\/strong> you have to that person.<\/p>\n

Este es mi…<\/em>\u00a0(This is my\u2026)<\/p>\n

Madre <\/em>(Mother)<\/p>\n

Padre <\/em>(Father)<\/p>\n

Hermana<\/em> (Sister)<\/p>\n

Amigo<\/em> (Friend)<\/p>\n

Marido<\/em> (Husband)<\/p>\n

Esposa <\/em>(Wife)<\/p>\n

Jefe<\/em> (Boss)<\/p>\n

Novia <\/em>(Girlfriend)<\/p>\n

Asking Questions<\/h3>\n

The all-purpose …y t\u00fa?<\/em> \/ …y usted? <\/em>(\u201c\u2026and you?”) is used to ask questions to further conversation. Keep in mind that the version used is dependent on the level of formality<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Consider the questions below for getting the conversational ball rolling!<\/p>\n

\u00bfA qu\u00e9 te dedicas?<\/em><\/strong>(What is your profession?\u2014informal)<\/p>\n

\u00bfA qu\u00e9 se dedica? <\/em><\/strong>(What is your profession?\u2014formal)<\/p>\n

Soy…<\/em>\u00a0(I am a\u2026)<\/p>\n

Abogado <\/em>(Lawyer \u2014 masculine)<\/p>\n

Autora<\/em> (Author \u2014 feminine)<\/p>\n

Profesosa<\/em> (Teacher \u2014 feminine)<\/p>\n

Estudiante<\/em>\u00a0(Student)<\/p>\n

For 90 more profession words and many more phrases to talk about work and careers, click over to this post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00bfEst\u00e1s visitando? <\/em><\/strong>(Are you visiting? \u2014 informal)<\/p>\n

\u00bfEst\u00e1 visitando? <\/em><\/strong>(Are you visiting? \u2014 formal)<\/p>\n

Estoy aqu\u00ed por negocios. <\/em>(I’m here on business.)<\/p>\n

Estoy aqu\u00ed por placer. <\/em>(I’m here for pleasure.)<\/p>\n

Estoy estudiando en la universidad. <\/em>(I’m studying at the university.)<\/p>\n

\u00bfDe d\u00f3nde eres? <\/em><\/strong>(Where are you from?\u2014informal)<\/p>\n

\u00bfDe d\u00f3nde es?<\/strong> <\/em>(Where are you from? \u2014 formal)<\/p>\n

Soy de Estados Unidos.<\/em> (I’m from the United States.)<\/p>\n

Leaving and Saying Goodbye<\/h3>\n

Adi\u00f3s.<\/em>\u00a0(Goodbye.)<\/p>\n

\u00a1Un placer conocerte! <\/em>(Pleasure meeting you! \u2014 informal)<\/p>\n

\u00a1Un placer conocerla\/conocerlo! <\/em>(Pleasure meeting you! \u2014 formal)<\/p>\n

\u00a1Hasta ma\u00f1ana! <\/em>(Until tomorrow!)<\/p>\n

\u00a1Hasta luego! <\/em>(Until next time!)<\/p>\n

The Culture of Kissing Cheeks<\/h2>\n

When meeting someone in the Spanish-speaking world, the very first obstacle you’ll encounter is whether or not to greet with a beso <\/em>(kiss)<\/strong> or two.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The norms for kissing vary around the world<\/a>. But in almost any Spanish-language social interaction, some form of kissing will be involved. And, just to be clear, there’s no flirting<\/a> involved when this is part of the greeting!<\/p>\n

Be aware that it’s not actually a \u201creal\u201d kiss<\/strong><\/a>, merely a touching of cheeks. Sometimes, cheeks hardly graze each other.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There are regional differences to this practice<\/strong>. In Spain, people do two kisses and in many parts of Latin America, it’s just one kiss, so observe those around you to see exactly what to do. The rules also vary by gender. In some regions, men will only kiss women, but in other parts of the Spanish-speaking world, men will also kiss one another.<\/p>\n

If you’re uncomfortable, though, never fear: Most Spanish speakers will completely understand if you, as a foreigner, aren’t accustomed to this practice. If you don’t want to do the kiss, a firm handshake, a smile and a greeting<\/strong> will be enough.<\/p>\n

And if you do say hello with a cheek kiss, it’s good form to also cheek kiss goodbye.<\/p>\n

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Whether you\u2019re in a Spanish-speaking environment for academic reasons, business<\/a>, or you’re just traveling around, knowing how to greet others will make your experience much more meaningful<\/strong>. Watch these phrases in use by native Spanish speakers on the FluentU program<\/a> to get even more context on how and when to use each.

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