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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "Can you hear me?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Puedes oírme?". Learn more about the difference between "hello" and "Can you hear me?" below.
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?
Can you hear me?(
kahn
yu
hir
mi
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. ¿Puedes oírme? (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?).
Can you hear me? - Yes, loud and clear.¿Puedes oírme? - Sí, fuerte y claro.
b. ¿Puede oírme? (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Can you hear me? - Yes, but you're breaking out.¿Puede oírme? - Sí, pero se corta.
a. ¿Pueden oírme? (plural)
Can you hear me? - Yes, the sound is good here in the back.¿Pueden oírme? - Sí, el sonido aquí en el fondo es bueno.
