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In the Spanish language, we would say Hola, and it means “hello!” When you say that, you are merely saying “Hello!”. Friends, family members, coworkers, or anyone for that matter. It does not matter who it is.
Hello in Spanish: Hola
More Words Used for Hello in Spanish
The following words can mean hello in Spanish more commonly.
Eh!
A greeting like ‘hey’ is informal. Use it only when you’re around your closest family and friends. Let people know you’re around by saying “Hey.”
Hola. ¿Cómo estás?
Hello. A casual way to say ‘How are you? ’ When you meet someone during the day, a friendly greeting is a great way to introduce yourself. A friendly greeting includes asking them how they are or how they feel.
¡Buenos días!
Hello, Good Morning!’ is a phrase we usually use early in the morning with family and friends, as well as coworkers.
¡Buenas noches!
You can use the ‘Good Evening!’ greeting after 18:00. So, it is appropriate for formal or informal conversations.
Hola. Mi nombre es…
Use ‘Hi. My name is. . . in informal situations. To introduce yourself. Such as at a coffee shop.
Hola, hermosa
‘Hello, beautiful. This is how we would greet someone we were romantically involved with. It’s a very forward way of showing admiration for someone’s beauty.
Saying hello in different languages is a good way to start a conversation. As a result, we do not use them casually or with people, we don’t know. Other than when we’re flirting.
Hola mama
is a casual way to say ‘hi mom’ to your mother. This is a very informal phrase, most often used when you’re not with your mother.
Hola guapo
‘Hi handsome. ‘Hello beautiful’ is similar, but it’s specifically meant for men. Although men, women, and transgender people can be beautiful, men are generally thought of as handsome. You use it when you’re familiar with someone, you’re involved with them, or you’re flirting with them.
Hola a todos
This means ‘Hello everyone. There is no formal way to say it. We use it frequently when entering a room with a large number of people or when having an online conference call with several people. This is an easy way to greet every person you speak with without focusing on anyone in particular.
Hola mi amigo
‘Hello my friend. The expression means hello to someone you know well. You would use it to greet a friend rather than a stranger. Rather than a formal greeting, it is reserved for close family and friends.
Hola mi amor
This means ‘Hello my love. Love is expressed through this greeting. When romantically involved, we greet someone in this way. Most people use it in this way. A person can use love in a variety of ways, so some use it to greet a person they love most.
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