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How to Write an Essay About Yourself in Spanish

Composing an essay describing yourself in a native language is fairly straightforward, but writing in a foreign language is challenging. Depending on your level of Spanish, the paper will be harder or easier due to your knowledge of vocabulary, tenses, and expressions. In general, keep the essay simple but interesting to read, noting details about your personality and your lifestyle within stories and information you share.

To write an essay in Spanish, about yourself, use your resources to tell a story about yourself:

• start with the basics
• talk about your hobbies
• consult online resources
• tell a story
• talk about the future

Step 1: Start with the basics

​ Begin with basic information ​. Write your name, age, birthday, and where you live in complete sentences. Translate any words you do not know how to write into your essay. You may also add where you go to school or your favorite subject in school.

For example:

• Me llamo Alicia. Tengo dieciocho (18) anos. Mi cumpleaños es el 16 de Julio. Yo vivo en Minneapolis con mi hermano, Pierre.

Step 2: Talk about your hobbies

​ Discuss your hobbies ​. Skip to a new paragraph to talk about the sports, arts, music and/or subjects you like in and out of school. For example, if you play a sport, talk about how much time you dedicate to it.

• Juego futbol cada dia con mis amigos despues de escuela. Quiero jugar futbol professional cuando soy más viejo.

Step 3: Use your resources

Consult a dictionary or online dictionary for phrases and expressions. The Spanish language is full of idiomatic expressions, just as English is.

For example, we have expressions like “It’s raining cats and dogs.” Include at least one or two Spanish phrases, such as: "El hijo de la gato, ratones mata (The son of a cat kills mice)." The English equivalent is “Like father like son.”

Mix the expression in the essay naturally, instead of planting one awkwardly in the middle or very end of your paper.

Step 4: Tell a story

​ Tell a short narrative ​. Describe a small event that happened to you recently. Perhaps you got lost in a park looking for your little brother, you saw a hurricane for the first time on vacation, or you took a trip to the beach to relax. Look up any vocabulary you don't know and make sure you are writing in the correct tense. Use the past, present and future to describe the event or story.

For example, if you went to the beach with your boyfriend in April, write: “Mi novio y yo fuimos al playa en Abril. Cada dia fue como cielo, porque las olas y el viento y areana nos calmo.

Step 5: Talk about the future

​ Conclude your essay using future tense verbs ​. Write the goals you have for the near future.

For example, you might want to study for an upcoming social studies test or apply for a job at a local graphic design business that is looking for new artists.

Write what you will do, or want to do, using the future tense.You can also describe your feelings, like nervousness, excitement or dread (nerviosismo, excitación o terror).

For example: El Martes iré al entrevista de diseño gráfico.

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Talking about yourself in Spanish

Talking about yourself will be really important during your GCSE Spanish-speaking exam. You just can’t get by without it, so let’s make sure you are able to do it confidently, we have some vocabulary and grammar notes, a podcast, a video, some activities to practice, and, of course, a personal tutor to check all your progress .

Preséntate (Introduce yourself)

When talking about yourself in Spanish, the first thing you’ll have to do is say your first and last name, even spell it out . You will also need to say your age, where you are from, or where you live . We are going to see some vocabulary that will be very useful to you.

In Spanish, you «have» an age , so you need the verb « tener » to say how old you are . «Tener» is a radical-changing verb: Tengo 16 años (I am 16 years old).

This vocabulary is useful, but let’s see how to use it in context.

* Have you noticed? Using these resources, we have used one future tense and two different past tenses: pretérito indefinido (preterite) and pretérito perfecto (present perfect) .

You will also need to know how to say the dates and numbers in Spanish. In addition, the following nationalities may be useful to you :

• inglés/inglesa (English)
• escocés/escocesa (Scottish)
• galés/galesa (Welsh)
• irlandés/irlandesa (Irish)

Notice that nationalities in Spanish are not written with capital letters and they have to agree in gender with the people they are referred to.  Do you want to learn more about nationalities in Spanish ? By the way,  many nationalities are also used as languages:

« Soy colombiana, mi lengua materna es el español, pero también hablo inglés bastante bien y un poco francés «. Can you translate this sentence into English  in the  comments below? We will corret it for you.

In this video, you can see a Spanish girl talking about herself, something similar to what you will have to do in the exam . Much of the information she uses may be of use to you. Stop the video from time to time to repeat what she says but use your own information .

Laura, the girl in the video, has spelled her last name  and has told us about its origin and the languages she speaks. She has also told us about her family and her best friends . She has described her room a bit, maybe that is not very useful, but you can also talk a little about the city where you live.

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How to Introduce Yourself in Spanish Fluently. 14 Fun Phrases (AUDIO)

Want to introduce yourself in Spanish?

Yes? Good – keep reading.

This is for those that truly want to learn the language. So, here’s how you introduce yourself. You’ll pick up 14 easy lines… and this might take you 2 to 3 minutes or less. With this lesson…

• You get the Spanish phrases and translations.
• Read out loud to practice your speaking.
• Feel free to print this sheet out for extra review.
• Listen to the audio lesson to hear the pronunciation.

So, let’s look at the ways to introduce yourself in Spanish.

1) Mi nombre es (name).

Of all the ways to say introduce yourself in Spanish, this is the most formal way.  To say “my name is” in Spanish, you just need the phrase “ Mi nombre es .” Then say your name. So, leave me a comment below and add your name. That will be your introduction!

• Mi nombre es (name) .
• Meaning: My name is (name) .
• Very formal

By the way, you’ll also want to HEAR Spanish as you read this. So, check out this FREE Spanish Audio Lesson by SpanishPod101.com . Press play below. You will hear “mi nombre es” and “me llamo” in the audio lesson below.

2) Me llamo (name)

This is the most common way to introduce yourself.  “Llamo” comes from the reflexive verb, “llamarse,” which means “to call oneself.”

• Me llamo (name)
• Meaning: My name is… (I call myself/I am called)

3) Soy (name)

This is a much more casual way to introduce yourself in Spanish. You just need the word “soy” which is “I am.”

• Meaning: I am (name)

On top of these basic Spanish phrases, you’ll also want to learn the question, “what’s your name” in Spanish. You’ll definitely be asked that.

4) ¿Cómo te llamas? (informal)

• ¿Cómo te llamas?
• Meaning: What’s your name? (informal)

You’ll want to know this question when dealing with friends and people of your age.  By the way,  note the “upside-down” question mark (¿). You must know that this is used at the beginning of every question in Spanish.

5) ¿Cómo se llamas? (formal)

• ¿Cómo se llamas?
• Meaning: What’s your name? (formal)

This phrase is for if  you’re dealing with older people, of higher status, or just want to be polite. Just change the “te” into a “se.”

6) Hola, es un placer conocerte.

Do you know how to say hello in Spanish ? Use this phrase.

Hello (Hola) and Nice to meet you ( es un placer conocerte) are must-know phrases. And any introduction will probably will use these words.

• Hola, es un placer conocerte.
• Meaning: Hello, It’s nice to meet you.

7) Soy de México.

So, where are you from? America? Europe? Africa? Asia? Just stick the name of your country inside this phrase. We’ll use Mexico as an example.

• I am from (Mexico).
• Soy de México.
• I’m from Mexico.

Here are some common countries that you can stick into this Spanish sentence… and how to say them in Spanish.

• United States – Estados Unidos
• France – Francia
• Spain – España
• Italy – Italia
• China – China
• United Kingdom – Reino Unido
• Germany – Alemania
• Japan – Japón
• Australia – Australia
• Canada – Canadá
• Mexico – México
• Thailand – Tailandia
• Brazil – Brasil
• South Korea – Corea del Sur
• India – India

8) Yo vivo en la Ciudad de México.

What about now – where do you live? Just fill in the blank with the country or city (if famous) into this phrase. I’ll use Mexico City as an example since I used Mexico in the phrase before.

• I live in ______.
• Yo vivo en la Ciudad de México.
• I live in Mexico City

9) He estado aprendiendo español por un año.

Now, how long have you been learning Spanish for? A month? A year?

• He estado aprendiendo español por un año.
• I’ve been learning Spanish for a year.

10) Estoy aprendiendo español en SpanishPod101.com.

Where are you learning Spanish? At school? At home? This would be a great line to know and use when you’re introducing yourself. Here’s my example:

• Estoy aprendiendo español en SpanishPod101.com.
• I’m learning Spanish at SpanishPod101.com .

11) Tengo __ años de edad.

Here’s how to say how old you are in Spanish. You’ll need to know Spanish numbers, which are not that hard, for this.

• Tengo 27 años de edad.
• I’m 27 years old.

Of course, here you’ll need to know Spanish numbers . So, here are some examples. For the rest, check the numbers link above,

12) Soy ____.

What about your position? Are you a student? Yoga teacher? Lawyer for the potato industry? Potato salesman?

Super important question that people like to ask (and judge you about – Hey, I’m just a blogger! ). Just use “soy” meaning “I’m” and add your position.

• Soy maestro.
• I’m a teacher.

Here are some common jobs and occupations in Spanish:

• Estudiante – Student
• Profesor/a – Teacher
• Médico/a – Doctor
• Enfermero/a – Nurse
• Ingeniero/a – Engineer
• Abogado/a – Lawyer
• Cocinero/a – Cook/Chef
• Policía – Police Officer
• Programador/a – Programmer
• Contador/a – Accountant

13) Uno de mis pasatiempos es ___.

Now, let’s move onto personal interests – hobbies! My hobbies are languages, linguajunkieing and such. How about you? You’ll definitely need this line when introducing yourself in Spanish.

Here’s an example to use:

• Uno de mis pasatiempos es leer.
• One of my hobbies is reading.

14) Me gusta escuchar música.

Now, this is just another example line about your hobbies . You can use something else where.

• Me gusta escuchar música.
• I enjoy listening to music.

Now that you know some Spanish self-introduction phrases…

Let’s take a look at Spanish introduction examples.

Spanish Introduction Examples

While the above are just phrases…

Here are some Spanish introduction examples you can use to introduce yourself.

Sample scripts for Spanish introduction that you can use outright, depending on the situation.

Name, Age & Where You’re From

• Hola, mi nombre es [name]. Tengo [number] años y soy de [place].
• Hello, my name is [name]. I am [number] years old and I am from [place].

Longer Introduction & About Yourself

• Hola, soy [name]. Vivo en [place] y estudio/trabajo en [field]. Me encanta [hobby] y siempre estoy listo/a para una buena charla sobre [interest].
• Hi, I’m [name]. I live in [place] and study/work in [field]. I love [hobby] and I’m always up for a good chat about [interest].

Quick 1-Liner

• ¡Hola! Soy [name] y vivo en [place]. Hi! I’m [name] and I live in [place].

Conclusion — Back to You.

So now you know how to introduce yourself in Spanish .

Plus, you got some Spanish introduction examples that you can use for yourself.

I’m sure there’s a ton more you can say – but this is an easy, simple start that any beginner can put to use. It’s all about starting easy.

See if you can introduce yourself below.

Leave me a comment.

I read all comments!

Hope you enjoyed this!

– The Main Junkie

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Introducing Yourself in Spanish

An introduction tells people who you are.

It often also conveys your basic personal information, such as your profession and your relationship to the people or person you’re meeting.

Get off to a good start with your new Spanish friends, associates and acquaintances by hitting all the introduction marks.

Read on to learn all the essential steps to a perfect Spanish introduction!

Basic Words and Phrases for Introducing Yourself in Spanish

Saying hello, introducing yourself, responding to an introduction, introducing others, showing relationships, asking questions, leaving and saying goodbye, the culture of kissing cheeks, and one more thing….

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¡Hola! (Hello!)

Buenos días. (Good morning.)

Buenas tardes.  (Good afternoon.)

Buenas noches.  (Good evening.)

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Me llamo… (My name is…)

Me llamo Susan. (My name is Susan.)

Soy… (I am…)

Soy Susan. (I am Susan.)

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

¿Cómo se llama? (What’s your name?—formal)

¿Cómo te llamas? (What’s your name?—informal)

Mucho gusto. (Nice to meet you.)

¡Encantado! (Happy to meet you! — masculine)

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¡Encantada! (Happy to meet you! — feminine)

Estoy encantada de conocerla/conocerlo. (I’m pleased to meet you. — formal)

Este es…  (This is…)

Se llama… (His/her name is…)

Permíteme presentarle a Señor Gonzales. (I’d like to introduce you to Mr. Gonzales. — formal)

After you introduce someone, you may want to indicate the relationship you have to that person.

Este es mi…  (This is my…)

Madre (Mother)

Padre (Father)

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Hermana (Sister)

Amigo (Friend)

Marido (Husband)

Esposa (Wife)

Jefe (Boss)

Novia (Girlfriend)

The all-purpose …y tú? / …y usted? (“…and you?”) is used to ask questions to further conversation. Keep in mind that the version used is dependent on the level of formality . 

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¿A qué te dedicas? (What is your profession?—informal)

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¿A qué se dedica? (What is your profession?—formal)

Soy…  (I am a…)

Abogado (Lawyer — masculine)

Autora (Author — feminine)

Profesosa (Teacher — feminine)

Estudiante  (Student)

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¿Estás visitando? (Are you visiting? — informal)

¿Está visitando? (Are you visiting? — formal)

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Estoy aquí por negocios. (I’m here on business.)

Estoy aquí por placer. (I’m here for pleasure.)

Estoy estudiando en la universidad. (I’m studying at the university.)

¿De dónde eres? (Where are you from?—informal)

¿De dónde es? (Where are you from? — formal)

Soy de Estados Unidos. (I’m from the United States.)

Adiós.  (Goodbye.)

¡Un placer conocerte! (Pleasure meeting you! — informal)

¡Un placer conocerla/conocerlo! (Pleasure meeting you! — formal)

¡Hasta mañana! (Until tomorrow!)

¡Hasta luego!  (Until next time!)

When meeting someone in the Spanish-speaking world, the very first obstacle you’ll encounter is whether or not to greet with a beso (kiss) or two. 

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

Be aware that it’s not actually a “real” kiss , merely a touching of cheeks. Sometimes, cheeks hardly graze each other. 

There are regional differences to this practice . 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.

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 will be enough.

And if you do say hello with a cheek kiss, it’s good form to also cheek kiss goodbye.

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38 Essential Chunks to Describe People in Spanish

In this article, I’ll teach you 38 words and some phrases to describe people in Spanish, whether it’s someone you just met or whether you are trying to find a friend in the middle of una fiesta (a party).

Descriptions are also helpful when talking to the police (for the facial composite of a robber, for example), or when you gather with your friends a echar el chisme (to gossip).

In any case, after reading this article, you’ll know all the phrases to describe someone’s appearance and character!

1. The basics to describe people in Spanish

The chunks used to describe yourself are Yo soy (I am) or Yo tengo (I have), from the verbs “ ser y tener ” (to be and to have). To describe someone else, you would use él/ella es (s/he is) and él/ella tiene (s/he has).

I would describe myself as follows:

• Yo soy una mujer alta. (I am a tall woman.)
• Tengo cabello castaño. (I have light brown hair.)
• Tengo ojos cafés. (I have brown eyes.)
• Yo soy joven y tengo piel morena. (I am young and I have brown skin.)

2. Physical descriptions in Spanish

So, as you can see, to describe a person you can talk about their estatura (height):

• a lto or alta (tall)
• bajo or baja (short)

And, my personal favorite, chaparrito or chaparrita, which is used to refer nicely to someone who is very short. It’s also a term of endearment.

What about referring to tamaño (size) in relation to el cuerpo (the body)?

• delgado or delgada (slim)
• curvilínea or voluptuosa (curvy)
• gordo or gorda (fat)
• grande (big)
• pequeño or pequeña (small)

It is helpful to learn the body parts first, so you can use them to specifically describe them, for that I have made a video about the body parts that you can check out as well.

For example, el cabello de las personas (people’s hair) may be:

• rubio (blonde)
• pelirrojo (ginger)
• castaño (light brown)
• negro (black)
• rizado (curly)
• lacio (straight)
• o ndulado (wavy)
• recogido (tied)
• suelto (loose)
• corto (short)
• largo (long)

Some of the features a person might have on their face include:

• un bigote (a mustache)
• una barba (a beard)
• un lunar (a mole)
• pecas (freckles)
• hoyuelos (dimples)

Or you can recognise someone because they wear glasses: María Fernanda usa lentes (María Fernanda wears glasses).

These are some phrases you may use to talk about la apariencia de alguien (someone’s appearance):

• u n hombre guapo (a handsome man)
• u na mujer guapa (a beautiful woman)
• un hombre feo or una mujer fea (an ugly man/woman)
• bonita or bonito (pretty)

3. Using Spanish adjectives in context to describe people

En la fiesta (at a party)…

• Hola, ¿has visto a mi amigo? (Hello, have you seen my friend?)
• Él es blanco, alto y muy guapo. (He is white, tall and very handsome.)
• Tiene ojos azules y cabello rubio . (He has blue eyes and blonde hair). 
• También tiene una nariz grande con un lunar. (He also has a big nose with a mole on it.)
• ¿Lo viste? (Did you see him?)

Using muy (very) before an adjective helps to reinforce the characteristic. In the example “ muy guapo” , handsome is emphasized, and you may apply the same to different adjectives.

4. Qualities of people in Spanish

What happens if a physical description is not enough? Then, you need to talk about las cualidades de la persona (a person’s qualities).

A person may be:

• inteligente (smart)
• astuto or astuta (clever)
• tonto or tonta (stupid)
• loco or loca (crazy)
• extraño or extraña (weird)
• paciente (patient)
• flojo or floja (lazy)
• trabajador or trabajadora (hard-working)
• amable (nice)
• cariñoso or cariñosa (caring)
• grosero or grosera (rude)

Fun fact! Did you notice that no distinction is made between femenine or masculine in words ending with an E? That’s because the same word applies to both women and men.

Let’s have a look at the following example:

• Marta es mi mamá. Ella es muy inteligente y trabajadora . (Marta is my mom. She is very smart and hard-working.)

Another fun fact ! If you ever travel to Mexico, you should know the chunks that we use to describe someone depending on whether we like them or not:

• Tú eres / Él o ella es “buena onda” (You are / He or She is friendly)
• Tú eres / Él o ella es “mala onda” (You are/ He or She is not friendly)
• Tú eres / Él o ella es “chido” (You are/ He or She is cool)
• É l o ella es una “víbora” (Literally, he or she is a snake) — This expression is used to talk about people who like speaking about others behind their back.

If you say these chunks, ¡ya eres mexicano, wey! (Dude, you are a Mexican!)

5. Asking to describe someone or something

Lastly, you should know how to ask someone to describe another person to you.

You should use these two chunks:

• ¿Cómo es tu hermana / mamá / novio/ novia? (How is your sister/mom/boyfriend/ girlfriend?)
• ¿Cómo luce? (How does she/he look like?)

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Excellent work guys! Now you know how to describe yourself or others in Spanish. So can you tell me in the comments how would you describe YOURSELF? And if you want to learn more vocabulary, then feel free to check out the other videos on our channel ! 

Now, if you’re ready to go beyond that and have more in-depth conversations in fluent Spanish , we have a free Spanish training on our website where you’ll discover the method we use in our Spring Spanish Academy to teach students to speak fluent Spanish. You also get some free sample Spanish lessons there that come straight from our Academy!

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Talk about yourself in Spanish

Being able to talk about yourself is really important if you are learning Spanish. You can’t get by without i! So let’s see how to do it.

But first notice that this is the SECOND UNIT of our beginner course and the GCSE SPANISH 9-1 course.

Introduce yourself: PRESÉNTATE

When you want to introduce yourself or give some personal information you must say, for example, your name, nationality, profession, where do you live, how old you are… But also, you need to understand and produce questions correctly.

We are all going to learn how to do all these things with the video below. While you are watching the video, stop it when you need it to repeat every sentence several times.

In Spanish we can refer to others in an informal way or formally, you will see both in the video, now focus in first part, the informal way, but click in the link if you want to learn more about this topic.

Now practice what you have learned in the video.

Now you can talk about yourself in Spanish for sure. Anyway,  we are going to review the sentences we have seen  in the video and some more that you will find quite useful . We will also learn some grammar tips.

• ¡Hola! Me llamo Enrique (Hello! I am called Enrique) *
• Tengo catorce años ( I am 14 years old)
• Soy británico, de Manchester (I am British, from Manchester) 
• Soy estudiante (I am a student)
• Vivo en Valencia, en el este de España (I live in Valencia, in the east of Spain)
• Mi cumpleaños es el cinco de agosto (My birthday is the 5th of August)
• Nací en Manchester el 5 de agosto de dos mil quince (I was born in Machester the 5th of August 2015)
• ¿Cuál es tu apellido ? (What is your surname?)
• Mi apellido es Fernández (My surname is Fernández).
• ¿Cuál es tu teléfono ? (What is your phone number?)

* The most common way of saying our name in Spanish is to say « Me llamo Enrique ( I am called Enrique ), but we can also say “ Mi nombre es Enrique ( My name is Enrique )” or « Soy Enrique ( I am Enrique )».

Spanish grammar tips

1. In Spanish you «have» an age, so you need the verb TENER to say or ask the age :

¿Cuántos años tienes ? (How old you are?)

Tengo quince años (I am 15 years old)

TENER is a radical-changing verb. Click on the link to learn  how to form and use this very important Spanish verb .

2. Nationalities in Spanish must agree in gender with the person they are refered to , as you can see in the example of the right.

Most nationalities are also the languages (el idioma), in this case  they are always masculine:

Sarah es inglesa y habla inglés y español (Sarah is English and speaks English and Spanish).

Have you noticed that nationalities in Spanish are not capitalized . Click on the link to learn more about countries and nationalities in Spanish ,  and how to change from masculine to feminine.

Other nationalities you must know are: inglés/inglesa ( English ), escocés/escocesa ( Scottish ), galés/galesa ( Welsh ) and irlandés/irlandesa ( Irish ).

3. Something similar happen, about the gender, when we say someone profession . So we have to learn the name of professions in Spanish and how to change from masculine to feminine too. 

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How do you spell it?: ¿CÓMO SE DELETREA?

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Introduce Yourself in Spanish Posted by sasha on Jun 7, 2017 in Spanish Grammar , Spanish Vocabulary

Hola everyone! I’m the new guy here – to the blog and to the Spanish speaking world. You may have seen a few videos I’ve posted so far giving tours of Mexico City and the ruins of Teotihuacan . In this post I’d like to introduce myself and help you do the same in Spanish.

My Self-Introduction

Mi familia es grande.

Hola! Me nombre es Alejandro, pero todos me llaman Sasha. Soy de los Estados Unidos. Mi familia vive en Michigan. Mi papá es un doctor y mi mamá es una enfermera. Tengo cuatro hermanos y dos hermanas. Mi familia es muy grande! Soy el mas viejo. Tengo treinta y uno años.

Me gusta vivir en Puerto Vallarta.

Ahora vivo en Puerto Vallarta con mi esposa. Su nombre es Rachel. No tenemos hijos. Soy un maestro de ingles y un persona de libre dedicación. Estudié producción de video en la universidad. Antes vivía en China e Indonesia por seis años. Me gusta la música, viajar, y los deportes. Quiero estudiar español y quiero ayudarte a hacer lo mismo!

Soy de Michigan

Hello! My name is Alexander, but everyone calls me Sasha. I’m from the United States. My family lives in Michigan. My dad is a doctor and my mom is a nurse. I have four brothers and two sisters. My family is very big! I’m the oldest. I’m 31 years old.

La Gran Muralla China

Now I live in Puerto Vallarta with my wife. Her name is Rachel. We don’t have any children. I’m an English teacher and a freelancer. I studied video production in college. Before I lived in China and Indonesia for six years. I like music, traveling, and sports. I want to study Spanish and I want to help you do the same!

Introduce Yourself

Now that you’ve learned a little bit about me, let’s learn how to introduce yourself in Spanish. Here are some common introductory questions and how you can answer them:

Cuál es tu nombre?/Como te llamas? What’s your name?

Mi nombre es…/me llamo… my name is…, de dónde es usted where are you from, soy de… i’m from…, cuantos años tienes how old are you, tengo… años. i’m… years old., cuál es tu trabajo what’s your job, soy un/una… i’m a/an…, tienes hermanos/hijos do you have any siblings/children, tengo… hermanos/hijos. i have… siblings/children. no tengo… hermanos/hijos. i don’t have any siblings/children., qué te gusta hacer what do you like to do, me gusta… i like….

Go ahead and practice! Grab a friend and make them study with you, or just say it to yourself in a mirror. Reading is great but nothing beats speaking when you’re learning a language! You can also feel free to introduce yourself in Spanish in the comments section. As a new blogger here, I’d love to get to know some of our readers!

Future Plans

Viajar en México es genial.

As I mentioned in my introduction, my wife and I call Mexico home now. We’re actually doing the “digital nomad” thing as our teaching jobs are online. We’ve been working and studying Spanish here, and we plan to travel to Colombia and other parts of South America starting in September. My Spanish is still at a beginner level. It’s been tough learning my third foreign language. I studied Chinese and Indonesian and you can find me contributing to both of those blogs as well. As a new learner myself, I’ll be focused on sharing beginner-friendly Spanish lessons and videos. I’ll also share posts and videos about history, culture, and more as I travel around the Spanish speaking world. This blog belongs to you, though, so let us know what you want to read about, what questions you want answered, and what kind of videos you’d like to see. Leave a comment and share your thoughts!

I’m sorry I won’t be able to cover very advanced language topics at first, and I apologize for my awful American accent in the videos. Please bear with me – I’m learning just like you are. As an English teacher, I always encourage my students to take chances, speak more, and use what they learn every day. I’ll do my best to do the same with Spanish, and I hope you’ll join me on my journey to study this wonderful language and the many cultures associated with it. Muchas gracias y mucho gusto!

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About the Author: sasha

Sasha is an English teacher, writer, photographer, and videographer from the great state of Michigan. Upon graduating from Michigan State University, he moved to China and spent 5+ years living, working, studying, and traveling there. He also studied Indonesian Language & Culture in Bali for a year. He and his wife run the travel blog Grateful Gypsies, and they're currently trying the digital nomad lifestyle across Latin America.

Abderrahmane:

Hey thanks a lot for sharing your experience with US, i also a beginer i’ll do a little presentation of myself Soy Abderrahmane, soy(from morocco), tengo 22 anos , i sudy network and telecommunications engineering, me gusta musica y sport y new technologies

Introducing myself

Mi nombre es Peace. Soy de Nigeria. Tengo vientinueve anos. Soy una estudiante. Tienes uno hijo( un chica). Me gusta musical, aventura y lectura.

Learning spanish is really fun for me more than French. I’m still a newbie in it but have learnt quite a lot. My challenge is that I don’t see how to be practising it. Please i’ll really like to learn Chinese too. I’ve tried on my own but the characters are really confusing.

Gracias. Hasta luego

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June 22, 2019

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One of the first things you need to know in order to speak Spanish is how to start. If you can’t start a conversation, how are you ever going to practice? And, what better way to start a conversation than by introducing yourself?

That’s where this post comes in. Here, you will find some quick tips, phrases, and different ways on how to introduce yourself in Spanish, and learn to get the conversational ball rolling.

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How to Introduce Yourself in Spanish: Getting Started

Let’s look at the very basics of how you’ll go about letting the Spanish speaking world know just who you are.

How boring would it be if the only way we said “hello” to each other was by simply saying “hello”? We have a wide range of choices we can select from when greeting other people--hi, good morning/ afternoon/ evening, hey, what’s up?, and the list goes on.

In Spanish you have more options than just “hola” to choose from as well:

• Buenos días. Good morning.
• Buenas tardes.  Good afternoon/ evening.
• ¿Qué tal? How’s it going? (A little more informal)
• ¿Qué hay? (Loosely translated) What’s up? (Very informal--use only with friends, family, etc.)
• Buenas.  Hello (something you’ll hear a lot on the streets, or when you walk into shops, etc.)

Yo me llamo…

The logical next step, after saying “hello” to someone would be to tell them your name!.You can’t very well carry on a conversation with someone if you don’t know who they are or let them know who you are. Once again, you have some options.

• (Yo) me llamo…- The most commonly used, and literally translated means “I call myself”.
• Soy*…- If you’re a fan of brevity, this introduction is for you! It’s like saying “I’m…”
• Mi nombre es- The very practical “My name is…”

*This verb (which comes from ser ** one of the two ways in Spanish to say “to be”) will come in handy when introducing yourself, so make sure you keep it in the back of your mind, as we’ll be seeing it again.

**This verb is used with permanent qualities. I am short; I am American; I am awesome--these things won’t change! Temporary qualities take the verb estar . Estoy enfadada -I am angry. Estoy triste -I am sad, etc.

Getting Deeper

While it is important to know someone’s name in order to strike up a conversation with them, if that’s all you say, the chat will be very short-lived. So, what else can you say about yourself?

Soy de… Vivo en…

The verb soy was mentioned before, and means “I am…”. If you add the (very useful to remember) preposition “de” after it, you’re saying “I am from…”

Soy de Chicago.  I am from Chicago.

Just because you’re from somewhere, doesn’t necessarily mean that you live there. So, that’s probably a good little piece of information to give someone about yourself. It’s said vivo en (I live in…) Soy de Chicago, pero vivo en Madrid.  I’m from Chicago, but I live in Madrid.

Tengo X años.

Saying your age is a little different. Surprisingly, you don’t use ser or estar for this one. Pay attention here, because this is something that really gets a lot of English speakers in trouble. In Spanish you are not 20 years old... You have 20 years!! (I repeat you “ have x years”) Tengo 20 años- I have 20 years (Meaning- I am 20 years old).

Hey! There’s that verb again! I told you it’d be important.

Another important thing you should be able to mention about yourself is what you do--as in “what’s your job”?

Soy un(a) estudiante/ profesor(a)/ abogado(a)/ dentista - I am a student/ teacher/ lawyer/ dentist (notice that this last one doesn’t change gender).

Another useful expression you may want to know when introducing/ talking about yourself is “me gusta…”. This can be a tricky expression for English speakers, because it’s construction is a little different than how it’s said in English. Literally translated it means “To me it is pleasing…”

So as not to get too complicated, let’s just stick with using this construction with some verbs in infinitive to say “To me it is pleasing to do (insert verb here).”

Me gusta leer/ jugar al baloncesto/ cocinar/ ir al cine - I like to read/ play basketball/ cook/ go to the movies.

Let’s take everything we’ve seen and put it all together. Below you will find two examples of people introducing themselves. They are both native English speakers who live/study in Spain. They will use the aforementioned phrases, as well as add in a few extra things about themselves.

Self-Introduction in Spanish: Example 1

¡Buenos días! Soy Ana. Tengo veintisiete años. Soy de Chicago, pero ahora vivo en una ciudad de España que se llama Zamora. Soy profesora de inglés en un instituto. Al volver a los Estados Unidos, voy a seguir con mis estudios.

Me gustaría hacer un doctorado en la literatura española. Pero, por ahora, estoy contenta de vivir en España y ir mejorando mi español y aprendiendo más de este país tan maravilloso. En mi tiempo libre me gusta leer, ver la tele, y pasar tiempo con mis amigos, mi marido y mi perro. Estudio español porque la historia del país me fascina. No es solo eso, sino también la cultura me encanta y la gente es muy amable.

Translation: Good morning! I’m Ana. I’m 27 years old. I’m from Chicago, but now I live in a Spanish city called Zamora. I’m an English teacher in a high school. Upon returning to the United States, I’m going to continue my studies. I would like to get a doctorate in Spanish literature. But for now I’m happy living in Spain and improving my Spanish and learning more about this wonderful country. In my free time I like to read, watch TV, and spend time with my friends, my husband, and my dog.

I study Spanish because the history of the country fascinates me. It’s not only this, but also I love the culture and the people are lovely.

Self-Introduction in Spanish: Example 2

Hola, me llamo Nick y soy de los Estados Unidos. Vivo en España y soy profesor de inglés. Tengo veintiséis años. Tengo una mujer que se llama Ana y un perro pequeño cuyo nombre es Joey. Llevo 8 años estudiando español, y tengo un masters en la linguística española. Me gusta estudiar español porque siempre me han gustado las lenguas y las palabras y poder hablar con otro grupo de gente es algo que puede ser muy gratificante y beneficioso.

Translation: Hello, my name is Nick and I’m from the United States. I live in Spain and am an English teacher. I’m 26 years old. I have a wife named Ana and a little dog whose name is Joey. I have been studying Spanish for 8 years, and I have a Masters in Spanish Linguistics. I like studying Spanish because I have always like languages and words, and being able to speak with another group of people is something that can be very rewarding and beneficial.

Introducing yourself is a very important part of taking your first steps to speaking Spanish. If you want to take your language to the next level, you need to practice speaking it. And if you can’t tell people who you are, how do you expect to have a conversation with them?

The aforementioned phrases, tips, etc. are just a handful of the different ways that you can go about letting people know who you are. So, now that you have a nice little base to start, get out there and find someone to talk to. Practice as much as you can, and you’ll be well on your way to speaking Spanish in no time!

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About the author 

Anastasia is a Chicago, Illinois native. She began studying Spanish over 10 years ago, and hasn’t stopped since. Living in Spain since 2012, she loves Spanish tortilla, vino tinto, and anything that contains jamón ibérico.

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How To Introduce Yourself in Spanish

Learn how to introduce yourself in Spanish to make your first impression last longer, in a good way! 

Presentaciones or introductions are easy to master with a little practice. In this lesson, I’ll quickly review how small introductions work and then I’ll jump into giving you tips on how to fill your introductions with interesting details about yourself that can spice up your initial conversations. 

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Simple Introductions 

If you want to know how to introduce yourself, it’s best to start with a couple of easy-to-use phrases. Simple introductions are perfect for a classroom round of presentaciones , where no follow up conversations are needed. It is important that people know you by your name and that you get to know others. These situations are usually quick, so take your time to say it right, there’s no reason to get nervous the first time you do it. All you need to know how to say is your name and a simple phrase. Here are two options:

Hola, me llamo John. Hi, my name is John.

Mucho gusto, yo soy John. Nice to meet you, I am John. 

These two phrases are acceptable in all contexts as well as in formal or informal situations. You can enhance them with more elaborate greetings if you need these introductions to be exceptionally formal or very relaxed. How to introduce yourself is up to you!

If you are interested in more ways of greeting people, check out the Ultimate List of Spanish Greetings and Farewells .

Detailed Introductions

Nevertheless, most of the situations we face on a daily basis happen outside a classroom. In these scenarios it is important to give a little more detail of who you are and what you do. Some people only wish to disclose random facts. But sometimes we want to connect and often share more personal things. So, how to introduce yourself in a more detailed way? Read ahead to find out!

How to Talk About Your Age

Follow your simple introduction with more details about your age. Here’s how to introduce yourself and include details on your age:

Hola, me llamo Ana. Tengo treinta (30) años.  Hi, my name is Ana. I am 30 years old. 

Mucho gusto, mi nombre es Rafael. Tengo cuarenta (40) años. Nice to meet you, my name is Rafael. I am forty years old.

Hola, yo soy Sebastián y tengo cincuenta y nueve (59) años. Hello, I am Sebastian and I am 59 years old.

How to Talk About Your Profession

Your profession, occupation or current job says a lot about you. Learn how to bring it up in an introductory conversation. Here are some examples of how to introduce yourself using your profession. 

Hola, soy Samantha. Tengo cincuenta y dos (52) años y soy arquitecta. Hello, I am Samantha. I am 52 years old and I am an architect.

Hola, soy Simón. Soy doctor. Hi, I’m Simon. I am a Doctor.

Mucho gusto, mi nombre es Roberto, soy artista. Nice to meet you, my name is Robert, I’m an artist.

Where are you from? Where do you live? Where do you work?

Sometimes it is easier to say where you were born or where you live than explaining why you have an accent. You can decide how much information you give when you think of how to introduce yourself.

These are a few examples of phrases you can use:

Soy de Barcelona. I am from Barcelona

Nací y crecí en Londres. I was born and raised in London.

Actualmente vivo en Manila, Filipinas. Nowadays I live in Manila, Philippines.

Vengo de Ottawa. I come from Ottawa.

Nací en Nueva Delhi pero ahora resido en la Ciudad de México. I was born in New Delhi but I reside in Mexico City.

Soy de Austin, Texas pero trabajo en Guatemala. I am from Austin, Texas but I work in Guatemala.

Interests Related to the Situation

If you want to break the ice, sometimes it is better to include something about yourself that makes you relatable or interesting. You say something about your hobbies, taste in books, your bucket list, fun experiences you’ve had, or the fact that you adore animals. 

The more compelling your interests are, the more people will feel engaged and likely ask for more details.

In this section you will master these topics while learning how to introduce yourself. 

Your Hobbies

Some people feel that their hobbies define them more than their profession. And it can be true. Fishing, camping, travelling, cooking, learning languages, reading, watching movies, working out, gardening, and playing an instrument are all on the menu ahead. 

Mis pasatiempos son la jardinería y tocar la guitarra. My hobbies are gardening and playing the guitar.

Me gusta acampar y hacer yoga. I’m into camping and doing yoga.

En mi tiempo libre, me gusta leer y escribir. I like reading and writing in my spare time. 

Pescar es lo que amo. Fishing is what I love.

Amo ejercitarme. I love working out.

Coleccionar monedas es lo mío. Collecting coins is my thing. 

Taste in Arts

Another way to connect with other people is through your taste in arts. You can relate to someone you barely know by saying something like:

Ir a museos es mi cosa favorita. Going to museums is my favorite thing to do.

Soy un entusiasta de la fotografía. I am a photography enthusiast.

Amo escuchar música clásica los fines de semana. I love listening to classical music on weekends.

Me gustan las películas de terror. I’m into terror movies. 

Me gusta escuchar poesía. I like listening to poetry.

Animal lovers like myself always talk about our pets. If you have one at home, don’t forget to mention them!

Amo a los perros. I love dogs.

Darle de comer a mis pájaros es mi cosa favorita. My favorite thing is to feed my birds.

Soy amante de los animales. Tengo toda clase de animales en casa. I’m an animal lover. I have all kinds of animals at home. 

Food is another great topic to discuss with a new friend.

Me gustan los tacos. I like tacos.

Sé cómo cocinar comida italiana. I know how to cook Italian food.

Goals and Bucket List

This has to be the most interesting thing a person can say in an introduction. Your goals and wishes are defined by your personality and that’s why they are worth telling. 

Voy a aprender la lección de “Cómo Presentarte con Otros” esta semana. I will learn the “How to Introduce Yourself” lesson this week.

Quiero probar cada tipo de comida asiática. I want to try every kind of Asian food.

Me encantaría tener hijos en los siguientes dos años. I’d love to have kids in the next two years.

Visitaré Francia en mi cumpleaños número 40. I will visit France on my 40th birthday.

Another way of making conversation is to tell people what your purpose is at a certain place. 

Is learning to play an instrument an interest of yours? Is the birthday girl your cousin? Is this store convenient for you? These are some ideas of how you can interact with people in random situations while practicing how to introduce yourself:

At a Homeschool Spanish Academy:

Estoy aquí para aprender Español para entender a mi nuera. I am here to learn Spanish to understand my daughter in law.

At a concert:

La música siempre me ha atraído. Music has always attracted me.

At your brand-new store:

Por fin me tomé la oportunidad de vender arte. I finally took the chance of selling art.

At a coffee shop:

Vengo aquí seguido porque vivo cerca. I come here often because I live nearby.

At a restaurant:

De verdad quería probar la comida mexicana. I really wanted to try Mexican food.

At a birthday party:

Conozco a Kate desde hace mucho tiempo. I’ve known Kate for a long time.

¡ Preséntate!

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How to Write a Description in Spanish

Most forms of writing in Spanish involve the use of descriptions. Learn how to describe people, places, and things to create a vivid image in the reader's mind.

How to Write a Description with Ser

We can use the verb ser ( to be ) with countless adjectives to describe what someone or something is like in Spanish.

¡Ojo! ( Be careful! ) In Spanish, adjectives must agree with the noun they are describing in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural).

Describing People

Describing people is an important skill to have in Spanish. Let’s take a look at how to write a description about a person using personality and physical appearance adjectives.

When describing people or things in the past, we typically use the imperfect .

Describing Things

¿De qué color es tu casa? ( What color is your house? ) ¿Es grande o pequeña? ( Is it big or small? ) To answer questions like these in Spanish, we need to be able to give an objective description of an object's color, shape, size, etc.

For example:

Describing Places

Do you think Tulum es demasiado turístico ( is too touristy )? Perhaps you believe that Seville es la ciudad más impresionante del mundo ( is the most stunning city in the world ). Learn how to use the verb ser to give a vivid description of a place in Spanish so you can paint an accurate picture in the mind of your reader.

Check out these examples!

Some adjectives commonly used to describe a place, such as contaminado , ruinoso ( run-down ), and lleno ( crowded ), require the use of the verb estar .

We can use the verb ser with many other types of descriptions. Click here to learn more!

How to Write a Description with Estar

Ser is used to talk about permanent or lasting attributes , while estar ( to be ) is used with adjectives that describe the state or condition the subject is in . Let’s check out some examples!

How to Write a Description with Tener

Tener ( to have ) is used to describe someone’s age, as well as hair color, eye color, and other physical attributes.

How to Write a Sensory Description

When writing a description in Spanish, engage your reader’s senses by making them see, feel, hear, smell, and taste what you are describing.

Use the following verbs followed by an adjective or noun to write a sensory description.

Use parecer to express how something or someone looks .

Use sentirse to talk about how something feels .

Oler is used to describe how something or someone smells .

Saber is used to describe how something tastes .

Use sonar to talk about how someone or something sounds .

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The key to great descriptive writing in Spanish is creating comparisons by linking the senses and the concrete to abstract ideas. Let's take a look at how to level up your descriptions by using figurative language.

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Introducing Yourself

Lesson 1: introducing yourself, introduction.

Welcome to the first lesson of our course! In this lesson, we'll learn how to introduce ourselves in Spanish. We'll cover vocabulary and expressions for describing our likes, interests, and personal characteristics.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

Introduce yourself in Spanish.

Describe your interests and personal characteristics.

Use vocabulary related to personal introduction.

Lesson Content

Part 1: greetings and introduction.

Let's start with the basics. Here's how you can introduce yourself in Spanish:

"Hola, mi nombre es [Your name]." (Hello, my name is [Your name].)

"Soy de [Your country or city]." (I am from [Your country or city].)

"Tengo [Your age] años." (I am [Your age] years old.)

Part 2: Describing Yourself

Next, let's learn some vocabulary and phrases to describe our personal characteristics:

"Soy [adjective]." (I am [adjective].) For example: "Soy amable." (I am kind.)

"Me considero [adjective]." (I consider myself [adjective].) For example: "Me considero creativo." (I consider myself creative.)

Part 3: Discussing Interests

Finally, we'll learn how to talk about our interests:

"Me gusta [activity or thing]." (I like [activity or thing].) For example: "Me gusta leer." (I like to read.)

"Mi pasatiempo favorito es [activity]." (My favorite hobby is [activity].) For example: "Mi pasatiempo favorito es tocar la guitarra." (My favorite hobby is playing guitar.)

Practice Activity

Write a short self-introduction paragraph in Spanish using the vocabulary and phrases we've learned in this lesson. Remember to include your name, where you're from, your age, some of your personal characteristics, and your interests.

At the end of the lesson, there will be a quiz to assess your understanding of the vocabulary and phrases learned in this lesson.

Introducing yourself is the first step in any interaction, and knowing how to do so in Spanish is an essential skill. Keep practicing the vocabulary and phrases introduced in this lesson, and you'll be ready to make a great first impression in Spanish!

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How to Introduce Yourself and Someone in Spanish

Knowing how to introduce yourself  in Spanish is always the first step to begin a good, simple conversation, especially with someone you just met. The expressions and questions for introductions (presentaciones ) are very similar to the ones in English. They are usually accompanied by one or more  greetings, e.g. “Hola” . This lesson will cover some common ways to  introduce yourself in the language, as well as expressions to introduce others . You will read and listen to several examples and practice with an interactive quiz. Once you finish, you can move on to the lesson about greetings.

The basics for Spanish Introductions  – Las presentaciones

First, we will ask you to watch a short video explaining a few basic ways to introduce yourself in Spanish, plus some expressions that are really common in order to introduce someone else too. Please watch the video carefully, as it will be useful to understand and get the best out of this lesson. Please activate the subtitles if you need them. Once you have finished, solve the exercises in the interactive quiz.

How to introduce yourself in Spanish

Before introducing yourself in Spanish, you should use simple greeting like HOLA and then add an expression like MUCHO GUSTO or ask the other person politely ¿Cómo estás? . Here are two examples:

1. ¡Hola! ¡Mucho gusto conocerte! 2. ¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?

Question words like CÓMO (How) and CUÁL (Which) are essential to ask for names,  just like in these two very common examples: ¿Cómo te llamas? and ¿Cuál es tu nombre? . In general, the subject pronoun TÚ is more informal than USTED, but it is also more common. Omitting the subject pronoun in a sentence is normal, but make sure you are using the right conjugation of the verb for the subject even if you leave it out. Here is a list of ways to introduce yourself in Spanish and get another person’s name:

Let’s briefly analyze the structure of the Spanish introductions that we have covered so far. First, the word “tu” in TU NOMBRE and “su” in SU NOMBRE are possessive adjectives. Notice that the verb LLAMAR (to call) changes its form depending on the pronoun we use. Grammar is important but for now, we will ask you to focus on their meaning and pronunciation as we will develop more on grammar in future lessons.

How to introduce someone in Spanish

In order to introduce someone in Spanish, we will need the verb SER in its forms ES and SON. Basically, if we are referring to one person, we will use “ ES ” as in “ ÉL ES …” (he is ) and “ ERES “ for “ TÚ “ as in “ TÚ ERES …” , but if we are referring to several then we must use “ SON ” as in “ ELLOS SON …” (they are ) . Besides, when you introduce someone else in Spanish, it is important to mention if this person is your friend, relative or something else using possessive adjectives, e.g. “ Él es mi amigo ” (he is my friend ) .

Please mind the pronoun you choose so that you use a pronoun that corresponds properly in gender and number to the person you are introducing. Here are some more examples of Spanish introductions that you can read and listen to. Focus on pronunciation and try to find out grammatical patterns. 

Listening Activity: Ways to introduce yourself and others in Spanish

Spanish introductions and greetings pdf worksheets.

• Greetings and farewells in Spanish – PDF Worksheet (Vocabulary)
• Getting to Know People in Spanish: PDF Worksheet (Speaking)
• Talking about Yourself in Spanish: PDF Worksheet (Speaking)
• Meeting People in Spanish – PDF Worksheet (Reading)
• Dialogues – Introductions and greetings in Spanish
• Practicing Spanish Introductions – PDF Worksheet

16 thoughts on “How to Introduce Yourself and Someone in Spanish”

Hi, am I right if I think “Les presento a la nueva maestra” should be translated as ” I introduce the new teachers to you”. I mean, “Les” refers to plural nouns, so it would be “teachers” not “teacher”?

Great question! The translation we provided is fine as “I introduce the new teacher to you (the students)”. The reason is that “LES” refers to the students, not the teacher in this sentence. If we want to introduce the new teacher to the principal of the school, then we would say “LE presento a la nueva maestra” (a usted). Similarly, if we were to introduce the teacher to a friend, then we could say “TE presento a la nueva maestra” (a ti). Hope it helps a little!

¿Cómo te llamas?

Hola! Me llama Mariah. ¿Y tu?

Just so you know, I came up with a fake name, because I don’t want people to know my personal info… That is not my real name! 🙂

¿Como estas?

My mother grew up in Mexico city and is teaching me, so I already knew a couple of those things, but I didn’t know some of the greetings. I really liked it! Thank you!

We’re glad you liked this article. Best of luck learning Spanish. ¡Hasta pronto! 🙂

¡Hasta pronto!:)

I love speaking Spanish! Thank you!

This fun yes:)

My name is Andrew and I am just learning spanish

¡Buena suerte aprendiendo español! Saludos

Why can’t question 5 be answered “mi hombre es Diana”?

Hola. Well, the question is “¿Cuál es el nombre de tu mamá?” (What is her mother’s name?) so we are asking about “HER”. HER/HIS are translated as “Su” into Spanish. Her name is Marta – Su nombre es Marta.

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