How is it going?

Question

I would like to know how to say How is it going as a form of greeting in Spanish.

Molly.

Welcome to the forum! - But please review the forum rules and post in correct spelling and grammar. Thanks! - pesta, May 23, 2011

Thank you, Pesta. That's what I think should be the proper response. - pedrofranklin, May 23, 2011

Hey Molly, Welcome to the forum :) I have corrected your post so that people can understand, I hope you don't mind Molly! :) Welcome to the forum again! :) - Destroyed99, May 23, 2011

Answer 1

Ai am glad dat yu laik dis forum, bat we laik proper spelin, yu now?

Ha! Meany... :) - Tosh, May 23, 2011

Sorry... my wife said it was, "Meanie". - Tosh, May 23, 2011

Aww my! i cnt blv u cn actly spk lik tht Lazzy! hahahahahaha, you are seriously funny :P - Destroyed99, May 23, 2011

Hey, we do what it takes. Do you have any idea what a mess this forum would be without this vigilance? Nobody could learn either Spanish or English with the flood of text-talk!!! - pesta, May 23, 2011

Surely the purpose of this website is to help people who have queries, no matter how trivial they may seem? Or is it to make a fool of and probably drive away young girls who have sufficient curiosity in Spanish to post a simple question? - pedrofranklin, May 23, 2011

It's not the question being trivial here. It not following forum rules! Search the forum and you'll find hundreds of examples of helping the most trivial questions thoroughly. We can't set a bad example with poor language regardless of level. - pesta, May 23, 2011

Oh I'm sorry, who are you Pedrofranklin? I don't believe that I have ever heard of you! - Destroyed99, May 23, 2011

Also, don't you think you should have a little more respect in those words mate? - Destroyed99, May 23, 2011

Why should you have heard of me? I use the website for reference. If there's a query that I can answer when I'm on, then I do it...politely. - pedrofranklin, May 23, 2011

Another thing mate, she is using TEXT talk, Not bad english mate. - Destroyed99, May 23, 2011

Another thing, mate, she is using text talk, not bad English, mate. Please use proper spelling and punctuation, please, or you'll confuse those who are learning English. - pedrofranklin, May 23, 2011

Petro - forum rules forbid Text talk, regardless what you may think of it. If Spanish appeared that way frequently, I couldn't learn as effectively, and then I would want to leave. Same thing for English learners. - pesta, May 23, 2011

She is using bad English, or text talk. She spelt how as ho. - pedrofranklin, May 23, 2011

In case anyone wants to see the rules: http://www.spanishdict.com/answers/5328/rules-and-guidelinesreglas-del-foro - pesta, May 23, 2011

I am in agreement. Tell her not to use text talk, but don't mock her. It could be her first step in learning a new language. - pedrofranklin, May 23, 2011

Hmm, about time a staff member came here... - Destroyed99, May 23, 2011

Yes, I hope someone from Spanish Dictionary tells you that it's rude to mock young girls who show an interest in a new language. And yes they shouldn't use text talk, but you don't have to mock them for it. - pedrofranklin, May 23, 2011

Hmmm, Johanna - Respect in every Aspect - Destroyed99, May 23, 2011

Respect in every aspect. No need to cap Aspect. - pedrofranklin, May 23, 2011

I am allowed to, it is to emphasize the word that I want to say and it is also a signature, so I am allowed to say it however I like mate. - Destroyed99, May 23, 2011

But you'll confuse other users. Surely you have want to show them respect. - pedrofranklin, May 23, 2011

Nope, I am allowed to say it that way, it is a signature. - Destroyed99, May 23, 2011

You could always underline if you want to show emphasis. That would take away any confusion. - pedrofranklin, May 23, 2011

I can't underline in a comment. - Destroyed99, May 23, 2011

How about in italics? - pedrofranklin, May 23, 2011

We can't use any html in comments. - Destroyed99, May 23, 2011

Why not put the whole word in caps, as if you were shouting it with joy? - pedrofranklin, May 23, 2011

Come on boys don't get your knickers in a knot it will send the blood to your head. we all have different ways of doing things enjoy the difference and laugh it off. - ray76, May 23, 2011

Have a cup of tea a bex tablet and a good lie down for a spell , theres good kiddies. - ray76, May 23, 2011

Lol, because you can't use caps in the forum. - Destroyed99, May 23, 2011

Haha, Ray! I am a girl, not a boy! - Destroyed99, May 23, 2011

Answer 2

If you want it to be slangy, it would be "¿Qué pasa?" or "Qué tal?" For a more formal welcome, you would say "¿Comó está?" Hope this helped!

Answer 3

Hi, Molly. You could also say:

¿Cómo le va? (formal)

¿Cómo te va? (informal)