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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
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (salutation; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
hola, amigo(
oh
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lah
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mee
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goh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. hi, buddy (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Hola, amigo, ¿cómo estás?Hi, buddy. How are you doing?
c. hi, mate (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Hola, amigo. ¿Te tomas una cerveza?Hi, mate. Fancy a beer?