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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "Good morning" is a form of "good morning", a phrase which is often translated as "buenos días". Learn more about the difference between "hello" and "good morning" below.
hello(
heh
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lo
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. hola
Hello! How is everything?¡Hola! ¿Cómo te va todo?
a.
Hello. Who is calling?Sí. ¿Quién es?
b. hola
Hello. - Hi, it's Ricardo.Hola. - Hola, soy Ricardo.
c. diga
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Hello. - Hi. Is Maria there?Diga. - Hola. ¿Se encuentra María?
d. aló
Regionalism used in Ecuador
(Ecuador)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
(Southern Cone)
Hello. Who is this?Aló. ¿Quién es?
e. bueno
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Hello? I can't hear you.¿Bueno? No te escucho.
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good morning(
good
 
mor
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nihng
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. buenos días
Good morning! Did you sleep well?¡Buenos días! ¿Dormiste bien?
b. buen día (River Plate)
Good morning. How are you?Buen día. ¿Cómo está usted?
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