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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "How are you all?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Cómo están todos?". Learn more about the difference between "How are you all?" and "hello" below.
How are you all?(
hau
 
ar
 
yu
 
al
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ¿Cómo están todos? (plural)
Good morning! My name's Fernando and I'm your Spanish teacher. How are you all?¡Buenos días! Me llamo Fernando y soy su profesor de español. ¿Cómo están todos?
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hello(
heh
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lo
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. hola
Hello! How is everything?¡Hola! ¿Cómo te va todo?
a.
Hello. Who is calling?Sí. ¿Quién es?
b. hola
Hello. - Hi, it's Ricardo.Hola. - Hola, soy Ricardo.
c. diga
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Hello. - Hi. Is Maria there?Diga. - Hola. ¿Se encuentra María?
d. aló
Regionalism used in Ecuador
(Ecuador)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
(Southern Cone)
Hello. Who is this?Aló. ¿Quién es?
e. bueno
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Hello? I can't hear you.¿Bueno? No te escucho.
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