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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "My name is Emily" is a phrase which is often translated as "me llamo Emily". Learn more about the difference between "my name is Emily" and "hello" below.
my name is Emily(
may
neym
ihz
eh
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mih
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li
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. me llamo Emily
Is your name Amanda? - No. My name is Emily.¿Te llamas Amanda? - No. Me llamo Emily.
b. mi nombre es Emily
Have we met? - Yes, we met last year. My name is Emily.¿Nos conocemos? - Sí, nos conocimos el año pasado. Mi nombre es Emily.
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?
