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"¿Cómo estás?" is a phrase which is often translated as "How are you?", and "hola, amigo" is a phrase which is often translated as "hey, friend". Learn more about the difference between "¿Cómo estás?" and "hola, amigo" 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, amigo(
oh
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lah
 
ah
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mee
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goh
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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, amigo, ¡qué bueno verte!Hey, friend, it's good to see you!
b. hi, buddy
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Hola, amigo, ¿cómo estás?Hi, buddy. How are you doing?
c. hi, mate
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Hola, amigo. ¿Te tomas una cerveza?Hi, mate. Fancy a beer?
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