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"Hi" is a form of "hi", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "It's me" is a phrase which is often translated as "soy yo". Learn more about the difference between "hi" and "it's me" below.
hi(
hay
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(salutation)
a. hola
Hi! Long time no see!¡Hola! ¡Hacía mucho que no nos veíamos!
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it's me(
ihts
 
mi
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. soy yo
Is that you or your sister in this picture? - It's me.¿La que está en esta foto eres tú o es tu hermana? - Soy yo.
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