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"Hola" is a form of "hola", an interjection which is often translated as "hello". "¿Cómo está usted?" is a phrase which is often translated as "How are you?". Learn more about the difference between "¿Cómo está usted?" and "hola" below.
¿Cómo está usted?(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (formal) (salutation; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
2. (formal) (when being introduced to someone; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. How do you do?
Permita que le presente a mi jefa, la Señora Valdez. - ¿Cómo está usted?Allow me to introduce my boss, Mrs. Valdez. - How do you do?
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?
