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"Hi" is an interjection which is often translated as "hola", and "hi there" is an interjection which is also often translated as "hola". Learn more about the difference between "hi" and "hi there" below.
hi(
hay
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (colloquial) (salutation)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
hi there(
hay
thehr
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (colloquial) (greeting)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
