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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "Who is this?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Quién es?". Learn more about the difference between "hello" and "Who is this?" 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?
Who is this?(
hu
ihz
thihs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. ¿Quién es?
Hello, who is this? I just missed a call from this number.Hola, ¿quién es? Acabo de perder una llamada de este número.
b. ¿Quién habla?
Who is this? - It's me, Mom. Don't you recognize my voice?¿Quién habla? - Soy yo, mamá. ¿No me reconoces la voz?
