How to Introduce Yourself in Spanish: Practical Guide
ÂĄHola!
In this challenge you are going to practice how to introduce yourself.
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 youâre meeting.
Get off to a good start with your new Spanish friends, associates and acquaintances by hitting all the introduction marks.
Presentarse | Introducing yourself
 Tip 1:
- If you want to progress faster, I recommend to learn first what it’s meaningful to you (your age, you profession, etc.), instead of spending hours learning the names of all the professions, numbers, colors, etc,. (this can be done later).
- For nationalities, for example, I used to write a list of all nationalities in English. This took a lot of time, and prevented me from learning more useful vocabulary and progress faster.
Now you!
STEP 1. Answer the following questions about yourself.
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 Important:
- In Spanish we don’t say I’m a doctor, we say ‘soy mĂ©dico’, without a/an.
 Tip 2:
- It’s very important to be brave and speak (we all make mistakes when we are getting started with something new!)
- It’s very important to be proactive. If you don’t know how to say something, look it up in a dictionary and use it in conversations, that’s what everyone actually does when moving to a different country, and having to learn the language and use it everyday! And that’s when the magic happens. You need to USE your Spanish to be able to speak! đŹ
Spanish introductions are pretty straightforward, so keep it simple. Smile, extend a hand (or a kiss) and respond appropriately to the person youâre meeting or to the one whoâs introducing you.
Cheek-kissing: A Basic Primer
When meeting someone in the Spanish-speaking world, the very first obstacle youâll encounter is whether or not to greet with a beso (kiss). Ah, the feared cheek kissâis it necessary? How can you pull it off without accidentally offending anyone, or looking like a confused foreigner?
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, thereâs no flirting involved when this is part of the greeting!
Be aware that itâs not actually a ârealâ kiss, merely a touching of cheeks. Sometimes, cheeks hardly graze each other!
Have in mind people will not always greet with a beso. So, Wherever You Go, Do as You See Others Do!
There are regional differences to this practice too. In Spain itâs two kisses and in many parts of Latin America itâs one, so observe those around you to see exactly what to do where you are. 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 cheek-kiss one another.
If youâre uncomfortable, though, never fear: most Spanish-speakers will completely understand if you, as a foreigner, arenât accustomed to this practice. If you donât want to do the kiss, a firm handshake, a smile and a few standard phrases will be enough. Sometimes, a hug enhances the meeting.
And if you do say hello with a cheek kiss, itâs good form to also cheek kiss goodbye.
Introduce yourself in the comments below!
ÂżCĂłmo te llamas? Me llamo…
ÂżDe dĂłnde eres? Soy…
ÂżCuĂĄntos años tienes? Tengo…años.
ÂżDĂłnde vives? Vivo en…
ÂżA quĂ© te dedicas? Soy… / Trabajo en…
ÂżDĂłnde trabajas? Trabajo en…
ÂżTienes mascotas? SĂ, tengo… / No, no tengo
ÂżTienes hermanos? SĂ, tengo ….hermano(s) / hermana(s) | No, soy hijo/a Ășnico/a
Canât wait to hear from you! đ
Un abrazo,
Raquel
CEO of The Spanish Tribe
I am following the challenge daily
ÂĄGenial Jane! Let me know how you are finding it! Any questions, let me know!
Hola! Me llamo Gabriella y tengo 28 años. Vivo en San Diego. Yo he vivido en California toda mi vida pero mi familia era de Italia. Soy enfermera y trabajo en una hospital con pacientes que tienen problemas de los corazones. Tengo una mascota que es un conejo se llama Giovanni. También tengo un hermano se llama Jeffrey y el vive en Washington co su esposa Sarah. Mis padres también viven en Washington y me gusta mucho a visitarlos.
Hola! Me llamo Sasha. Soy de Inglaterra. Vivo en Ivybridge, un peublo pequeno
Tengo cuaranta y nuevea ños.
Ahora yo no trabajo porque estoy enferma. Yo no tengo mascotas pero quiero mucho un perro. Mi familia es grande; tengo tres hermanas y dos hermanos.