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"Hi" is a form of "hi", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "Mommy" is a noun which is often translated as "mami". Learn more about the difference between "mommy" and "hi" below.
mommy(
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mi
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (colloquial) (relative) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. mami (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Mommy, can I go outside and play with Allie and Corina?Mami, ¿puedo salir a jugar con Allie y Corina?
b. mamá (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
If you don't let me play with you, I'll tell Mommy.Si no me dejas jugar contigo, se lo diré a mamá.
c. mamita (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
My mommy says I shouldn't talk to strangers.Mi mamita me dice que no hable con extraños.
hi(
hay
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (colloquial) (salutation)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
