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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "My name is John" is a phrase which is often translated as "me llamo John". Learn more about the difference between "hello" and "my name is John" below.
hello(
heh
-
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?
my name is John(
may
neym
ihz
jan
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
