Llamar
Example: Voy a llamar a mi amigo esta tarde para hablar.
Definition
"Llamar" means to call someone, usually by phone, or to summon or attract attention. For example, in the phrase 'Voy a llamar a mi amigo esta tarde para hablar,' it refers to contacting a friend by phone to talk.
Etymology
The verb "llamar" comes from the Latin word 'clamare,' which means 'to shout' or 'to call out.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to include calling by phone or summoning someone. Did you know that the shift from shouting to phone calls reflects technological changes in communication?
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"Llamar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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