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"Hola" is a form of "hola", an interjection which is often translated as "hello". "Muchas gracias" is a phrase which is often translated as "thank you very much". Learn more about the difference between "muchas gracias" and "hola" below.
muchas gracias(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. thank you very much
¡Muchas gracias por la manzana!Thank you very much for the apple!
b. thanks a lot
Muchas gracias por llevarme al aeropuerto.Thanks a lot for taking me to the airport.
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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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