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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "Are you there?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Estás ahí?". Learn more about the difference between "Are you there?" and "hello" below.
Are you there?(
ar
yu
thehr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. ¿Estás ahí? (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).
Pablo! Pablo, are you there? - I don't think he's home.¡Pablo! Pablo, ¿estás ahí? - No creo que esté.
b. ¿Está ahí? (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 there, Mr. Wilson? I've just popped by to check you're ok.¿Está ahí, Señor Wilson? Solo vengo a ver si está bien.
a. ¿Están ahí? (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Are you there, guys? I need a hand in the yard.¿Están ahí, chicos? Necesito una mano en el jardín.
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?
