Answering the phone?

Question

What are some common things in Spanish people say when answering their phone? Someone told me that "hola" is not often used, is that correct? I'm particularly interested in what Mexican-American or Mexican people say. Gracias.

Answer 1

Mexicans say: "bueno..?" when the answer the phone. In Colombia we say: "aló..?"

Answer 2

There are several previous threads on this topic if you wish to search for them.

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[1]: Telephone Conversation Phrases?

• Gracias. I didn't find this thread on my earlier search. - owllady Sep 10, 2009

Answer 3

I believe "dígame" may be a response in Spain.

• Looking at Heidi´s answer, obviously not, hehe. - Eddy Sep 10, 2009
• jeje it is actually the most used one, especially in formal places - Heidita Sep 10, 2009
• Please miss can I now leave the corner. - Eddy Sep 10, 2009

Answer 4

I hear just "diga."

• yes, that is also very common - Heidita Sep 10, 2009

Answer 5

HI Marcia, in Spain:

Holaaaa

¿Si?

Formal:

¿Dígame?

Answer 6

In the Dominican Republic, "Dígame" is also popular. Many say, "Alo, digame".

"Alo" here being the Dominican accented English word "Hello".

Source: Lived there.