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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "How was your weekend?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Qué tal el fin de semana?". Learn more about the difference between "How was your weekend?" and "hello" below.
How was your weekend?(
hau
 
wuhz
 
yor
 
wik
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ehnd
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ¿Qué tal el fin de semana?
How was your weekend? - Nothing special. I went to see a movie is all.¿Qué tal el fin de semana? - Nada del otro mundo. Fui a ver una película nada más.
b. ¿Qué tal tu fin de semana?
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)
(singular)
How was your weekend? - Terrible! It rained the whole time.¿Qué tal tu fin de semana? - ¡Espantoso! Llovió todo el tiempo.
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hello(
heh
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lo
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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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