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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "Do you speak English?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Hablas inglés?". Learn more about the difference between "Do you speak English?" and "hello" below.
Do you speak English?(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. ¿Hablas inglés? (informal) (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?).
Do you speak English? - Yes, I speak English, Spanish, and French.¿Hablas inglés? - Sí, hablo inglés, español y francés.
b. ¿Habla inglés? (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Excuse me, sir. Do you speak English?Disculpe, señor. ¿Habla inglés?
a. ¿Hablan inglés? (plural)
Do you speak English? - Yes, we're from Australia.¿Hablan inglés? - Sí, somos de Australia.
hello(
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)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (salutation)
d. aló (Ecuador) (Panama) (Southern Cone)
Regionalism used in Ecuador
Regionalism used in Panama
Hello. Who is this?Aló. ¿Quién es?
