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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "Nice to meet you" is a phrase which is often translated as "mucho gusto". Learn more about the difference between "hello" and "nice to meet you" 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?
nice to meet you(
nays
tuh
mit
yu
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. mucho gusto
Hi! My name is Patricia. - Nice to meet you, Patricia. I am Saul.¡Hola! Me llamo Patricia. - Mucho gusto Patricia, yo soy Saúl.
b. encantado
Javier, this is my girlfriend Rosa. - Nice to meet you, Rosa.Javier, esta es mi novia Rosa. - Encantado, Rosa.
Laura, let me introduce you to my father. - Nice to meet you, Mr. Pérez.Laura, te presento a mi padre. - Encantada, Sr. Pérez.
