Spanish phrase
¿Cómo se llama ~?
Meaning
What's ___ called?
When to use it
This asks how a person or thing is commonly named. Common in restaurants or shops to inquire about dish or product names with a casual to neutral tone.
Example dialogue
¿Cómo se llama este plato?
What's this dish called?
Se llama paella.
It's called paella.