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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "How are you, my friend?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Cómo estás, amigo?". Learn more about the difference between "hello" and "How are you, my friend?" 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?
How are you, my friend?(
hau
ar
yu
may
frehnd
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. ¿Cómo estás, amigo? (informal) (singular; masculine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
How are you, my friend? - Very well. And you?¿Cómo estás, amigo? - Muy bien. ¿Y tú?
b. ¿Cómo estás, amiga? (informal) (singular; feminine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
How are you, my friend? - Suzie, so glad to run into you. I don't know anyone here.¿Cómo estás, amiga? - Suzie, qué bueno encontrarme contigo. No conozco a nadie aquí.
