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"¿Cómo estás?" is a phrase which is often translated as "How are you?", and "hola, amiga" is a phrase which is often translated as "hey, friend". Learn more about the difference between "¿Cómo estás?" and "hola, amiga" below.
¿Cómo estás?(
koh
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moh
 
ehs
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tahs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(salutation; singular)
a. How are you?
¡Hola, amiga! ¿Cómo estás?Hey, friend! How are you?
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hola, amiga(
oh
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lah
 
ah
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mee
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gah
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. hey, friend
Hola, amiga. ¿Cómo estás?Hey, friend. How are you doing?
b. hey, girl
¡Hola, Susi! - ¡Hola, amiga, tanto tiempo sin verte!Hi, Susi! - Hey, girl, it's been so long!
c. hey, love
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Hola, amiga. ¿Cómo va todo?Hey, love. How are things?
d. hey, darling
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Hola, amiga. Hoy te ves muy bien.Hi, darling. You look great tonight.
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