vs 

QUICK ANSWER
"Hola, amor" is a phrase which is often translated as "hi, honey", and "¿Cómo estás?" is a phrase which is often translated as "How are you?". Learn more about the difference between "hola, amor" and "¿Cómo estás?" below.
hola, amor(
oh
-
lah
 
ah
-
mohr
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. hi, honey
Hola, amor. ¿Qué tal tu día?Hi, honey. How was your day?
b. hello, love
Hola, amor. Ya preparé la cena.Hello, love. I already made dinner.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
¿Cómo estás?(
koh
-
moh
 
ehs
-
tahs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(salutation; singular)
a. How are you?
¡Hola, amiga! ¿Cómo estás?Hey, friend! How are you?
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.