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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "Pretty" is an adjective which is often translated as "bonito". Learn more about the difference between "hello" and "pretty" 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?
pretty(
prih
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di
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (beautiful)
d. hermoso
Your dress is so pretty, where did you get it?Tu vestido está hermoso, ¿dónde lo conseguiste?
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. emperejilar
I can't stand seeing such young girls all prettied up as if they were models.No me gusta nada ver a niñas tan jóvenes todas emperejiladas como si fueran modelos.
b. emperifollar
Alice is still upstairs prettying herself up for prom.Alice aún está arriba emperifollándose para el baile de fin de curso.
c. engalanar
We're going to pretty up the garden and have the wedding reception there.Vamos a engalanar el jardín y hacer la boda allí.
