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How do you say "to make (a phone call)" in Mexican Spanish?
llamar
In Mexican Spanish, "to make (a phone call)" is llamar.
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Pronunciation
yah-MAHR. Two syllables, stress the last. The 'll' sounds like a soft 'y'.
Grammar notes
Regular -ar verb. Plural: llaman. Past: llamé, llamó. Also means 'to call' or 'to name'. Context determines meaning.
Example sentence
Llamo a mi mamá para decirle que llegaré tarde.
I call my mom to tell her I will arrive late.
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How to remember llamar
Llamar sounds like 'yam' which you call out. Calling someone is like yelling their name to get their attention.
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Questions about llamar
How do you say "to make (a phone call)" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "to make (a phone call)" is llamar. It is a noun.
How is llamar written in Mexican Spanish?
llamar is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is llamar used in a sentence?
Use llamar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Llamo a mi mamá para decirle que llegaré tarde. (I call my mom to tell her I will arrive late.).
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