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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "My dear" is a phrase which is often translated as "querido". Learn more about the difference between "my dear" and "hello" below.
my dear(
may
dir
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
b. querida (said to a woman)
My dear, I can't think of anyone more thoughtful than you.Querida, no puedo imaginar alguien más amable que tú.
2. (my beloved)
a. mi querido
My dear friend, what you're saying is foolishness.Mi querido amigo, lo que dices es una tontería.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Lauren is my dear friend whom I met in Los Angeles.Lauren es mi amiga entrañable a quien conocí en Los Ángeles.
Tomorrow I am going to visit my dear friend John.Mañana voy a visitar a mi amigo íntimo John.
hello(
heh
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lo
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (salutation)
d. aló (Ecuador) (Panama) (Southern Cone)
Regionalism used in Ecuador
Regionalism used in Panama
Hello. Who is this?Aló. ¿Quién es?
