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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "How do you do" is a form of "how do you do", a phrase which is often translated as "cómo lo haces". Learn more about the difference between "hello" and "how do you do" 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 do you do(
hau
du
yu
du
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. cómo lo haces (with a pronoun)
I love this yoga pose. - Wow! How do you do that without hurting your back?Me encanta esta pose de yoga. - ¡Vaya! ¿Cómo lo haces sin lastimarte la espalda?
b. cómo haces
How do you do your homework so late at night?¿Cómo haces tus deberes tan tarde en la noche?
