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"Adiós" is a form of "adiós", an interjection which is often translated as "goodbye". "Hola" is a form of "hola", an interjection which is often translated as "hello". Learn more about the difference between "adiós" and "hola" below.
adiós(
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)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (farewell)
c. good-by (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¡Adiós! - ¡Nos vemos!Good-by! - See you later!
d. goodby (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Adiós, amigos. Ya me voy.Goodby, guys. I'm out of here.
e. bye (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Adiós, Michael. Te veré mañana.Bye, Michael. I'll see you tomorrow.
f. hello (when passing by someone)
Le dije adiós al Sr. García al verlo en la calle.I said hello to Mr. García when I saw him on the street.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (farewell)
hola
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (general)
b. hi (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Hola! ¿Qué hay de nuevo?Hi! What's new?
