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"Good afternoon" is a form of "good afternoon", a phrase which is often translated as "buenas tardes". "Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". Learn more about the difference between "good afternoon" and "hello" below.
good afternoon(
good
ahf
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duhr
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nun
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (greeting)
hello(
heh
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lo
)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?
