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How do you say ¨hello there¨in Spanis?

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updated Jul 14, 2013
posted by Castillo2
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In looking at your three questions, it seems you are having trouble with English idioms. My advice is not to be too worried about exact translations. More often than not, the corresponding Spanish idiom (if one exists) may be very different. Use the phrasebook section on this site, but these things are usually picked up through experience. The more you read and converse, the more you will become familiar with these idioms.

updated Jul 14, 2013
posted by Noetol
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Hola ahí

But I think we need a native speaker to validate how common this is. It sounds very much like an adoption of English to Spanish. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say this.

updated Jul 14, 2013
posted by rodneyp
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"Hola ahí" sounds strange. I've never said that. I think "Hola" is enough. If you want to say Hello to more than one person at the same time, you could say "Hola a todos" (Hi everyone)

updated Jul 14, 2013
posted by palomixu20