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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "Beautiful" is an adjective which is often translated as "hermoso". Learn more about the difference between "beautiful" and "hello" below.
beautiful(
byu
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dih
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fuhl
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. hermoso
This poet always writes about beautiful things.Este poeta suele escribir sobre las cosas hermosas.
b. bello
He took her to watch the beautiful sunset.La llevó a mirar el atardecer bello.
c. precioso
The city is beautiful in spring.La ciudad está preciosa en primavera.
d. guapo (person)
Steve's new girlfriend is really beautiful.La nueva novia de Steve es muy guapa.
e. bonito
The dress is elegant and beautiful.El vestido es elegante y bonito.
f. lindo
What a beautiful cat!¡Qué gato más lindo!
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hello(
heh
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lo
)
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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