Knowing how to introduce yourself in Spanish is always the first step to begin a good, simple conversation especially with someone you just met.
HOW TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF IN SPANISH
Before introducing yourself in Spanish, you should use simple greeting like HOLA and then add an expression like ¿Cómo estás?. For example:
1. ¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?
How to respond to “how are you” in Spanish ¿Cómo estás (tú)? – (Yo) estoy bien, ¿y tú?
How are you? – I am fine, and you?
3 Steps for your First Conversation in Spanish
Step 1: Begin the conversation with a simple Spanish greeting or question. You first conversation in Spanish may begin with a simple greeting like “¡Hola!” (Hello) or “¡Buenos días!”(Good morning!).
Step 2: Introducing yourself in Spanish properly and being polite. In many situations, you might need to introduce yourself in Spanish. In order to do so, you can use the expressions “Me llamo” + your name. Then ask the other person its name with ¿Cómo se llama usted?”(formal). It is common to say “¡Mucho gusto!” or “¡Es un placer!” after hearing someone’s name.
Step 3: Finish your first conversation in Spanish with a nice farewell. There are many ways to say goodbye in the language. You might use a very simple “¡Adiós!”
Example:
Angelica: ¡Hola!
Martin: ¡Hola! ¿Cómo te llamas?
Angelica: Me llamo Angelica. ¿Cómo estás?
Martin: Muy bien, gracias. Yo soy Martin.
Angelica: ¡Mucho gusto Martin!
Martin: ¡Hasta luego!
Angelica: ¡Adios!
Translation:
Angelica: Hello!
Martin: Hello! What is your name?
Angelica: My name is Angelica. How are you?
Martin: Fine, thank you. I’m Martin.
Angelica: Nice to meet you Martin!
Martin: See you soon!
Angelica: Goodbye!
COMMON QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW A GREETING IN SPANISH!
