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"Hola" is a form of "hola", an interjection which is often translated as "hello". "Luisa" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Louise". Learn more about the difference between "Luisa" and "hola" below.
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Louise
Mi abuela Luisa era una cocinera experta.My grandmother Louise was an expert cook.
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hola
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. hello
¡Hola, Meg! - Hola, ¿cómo estás?Hello, Meg! - Hello, how are you?
b. hi
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡Hola! ¿Qué hay de nuevo?Hi! What's new?
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