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"Hola" is a form of "hola", an interjection which is often translated as "hello". "Dígame" is a form of "dígame", a phrase which is often translated as "sure". Learn more about the difference between "hola" and "dígame" below.
hola
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (general)
b. hi (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Hola! ¿Qué hay de nuevo?Hi! What's new?
dígame(
dee
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gah
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meh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (formal) (response)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
b. yes
Disculpe, señorita. - Dígame, ¿en qué le puedo servir?Excuse me, miss. - Yes, how may I help you?
2. (formal) (on the phone) (Spain)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Regionalism used in Spain
b. How may I help you?
Café Cielo, ¿dígame? - Hola, quiero pedir unos panes.Café Cielo, how may I help you? - Hi, I'd like to order some bread.
3. (formal) (to inform someone)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
