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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "I hope all is well" is a phrase which is often translated as "espero que todo esté bien". Learn more about the difference between "I hope all is well" and "hello" below.
I hope all is well(
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hop
 
al
 
ihz
 
wehl
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. espero que todo esté bien
I haven't seen you in years! I hope all is well.¡Tiene años que no nos vemos! Espero que todo esté bien.
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hello(
heh
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lo
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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. hola
Hello! How is everything?¡Hola! ¿Cómo te va todo?
a.
Hello. Who is calling?Sí. ¿Quién es?
b. hola
Hello. - Hi, it's Ricardo.Hola. - Hola, soy Ricardo.
c. diga
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Hello. - Hi. Is Maria there?Diga. - Hola. ¿Se encuentra María?
d. aló
Regionalism used in Ecuador
(Ecuador)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
(Southern Cone)
Hello. Who is this?Aló. ¿Quién es?
e. bueno
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Hello? I can't hear you.¿Bueno? No te escucho.
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