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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "Are you okay?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Estás bien?". Learn more about the difference between "Are you okay?" and "hello" below.
Are you okay?(
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yu
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key
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. ¿Estás bien? (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I just saw you slip on the ice. Are you okay?Te vi caerte en el hielo. ¿Estás bien?
b. ¿Está bien? (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Are you okay? You look a little pale and unsteady.¿Está bien? La veo algo pálida e insegura.
a. ¿Están bien? (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Are you okay? You look a little lost.¿Están bien? Parecen algo perdidos.
hello(
heh
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lo
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (salutation)
d. aló (Ecuador) (Panama) (Southern Cone)
Regionalism used in Ecuador
Regionalism used in Panama
Hello. Who is this?Aló. ¿Quién es?
