Can someone explain the usage in the following phrase?

Question

A new acquaitance, possibly a romantic interest, sent an e-mail with the following greeting: Hola majo! In the dictionary, I find "crush" and "handsome". Is this a standard phrase and one of those instances in which Spanish is a bit more cariñoso than English? All opinions welcome.

Gracias,

Dean

Answer 1

I wouldn't usually use "majo" when addressing male friends (except when joking) but I've used "maja" with various (but not all) female friends.

Answer 2

In Spanish the word "majo" is used to refer to "a person who pleases for his/he sharm, beauty or another quality

Answer 3

Thanks Cherry,

I get the meaning of the words, but is this a standard phrase that is not particularly personal? For example, might it be used with all of one's friends?

Gracias,

Dean

Answer 4

it is like saying, Hi, handsome.