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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "It's me" is a phrase which is often translated as "soy yo". Learn more about the difference between "hello" and "it's me" below.
hello(
heh
-
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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it's me(
ihts
 
mi
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. soy yo
Is that you or your sister in this picture? - It's me.¿La que está en esta foto eres tú o es tu hermana? - Soy yo.
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