llama

This is the 1447th most frequent Spanish word.

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llama

"Flame" or "it/he/she calls."


Here, 'llama' is used as a reflexive verb 'llamarse', meaning 'to be called', it indicates someone's name.

Mi amigo se llama Juan.

My friend is named Juan.


In this sentence, 'llama' refers to a 'flame'. It denotes the burning fire coming from combustion.

La llama brilla intensamente en la fogata.

The flame shines brightly in the campfire.


In this case, 'llama' refers to the animal llama, a camelid found in South America.

La llama es un animal que vive en las montaƱas.

The llama is an animal that lives in the mountains.