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"¡Hola!" is a form of "¡Hola!", an interjection which is often translated as "Hello!". "Mi niña" is a phrase which is often translated as "my daughter". Learn more about the difference between "¡Hola!" and "mi niña" below.
¡Hola!(
oh
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lah
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. Hello!
¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?Hello! How are you?
b. Hi!
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡Hola! ¿Qué hay de nuevo contigo?Hi! What's new with you?
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mi niña(
mee
 
nee
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nyah
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(my female child)
a. my daughter
Mi niña está estudiando arquitectura. - La mía está estudiando medicina.My daughter is studying architecture. - Mine is studying medicine.
b. my child
Doctor, mi niña siempre está resfriada.Doctor, my child always has a cold.
c. my kid
Reconozco que se me cae la baba con mi niña.I admit I dote on my kid.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used to address someone)
a. sweetheart
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Venga, mi niña, no llores, ya verás como todo se arregla.Come on, sweetheart, don't cry. Everything'll get sorted out. You'll see.
b. honey
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¿Qué tal, mi niña? - Bien, ¿y tú?How are you, honey? - Fine, and you?
c. love
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¿Quieres algo más, mi niña? - No, esto es todo, gracias. ¿Cuánto te debo?Do you want anything else, love? - No, that's all, thank you. How much is it?
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