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"Hola" is a form of "hola", an interjection which is often translated as "hello". "Cielo" is a noun which is often translated as "sky". Learn more about the difference between "cielo" and "hola" below.
el cielo(
syeh
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loh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (firmament)
2. (religious)
4. (darling)
a. angel
Mi primo es un cielo; siempre quiere ayudar.My cousin is an angel; he's always eager to help.
5. (anatomy)
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?
