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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "May I speak to" is a phrase which is often translated as "puedo hablar con". Learn more about the difference between "may I speak to" and "hello" below.
may I speak to(
mey
 
ay
 
spik
 
tu
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. puedo hablar con
Good afternoon. May I speak to Naida?Buenas tardes. ¿Puedo hablar con Naida?
b. podría hablar con
May I speak to your husband?¿Podría hablar con su esposo?
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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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