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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "My name is James" is a phrase which is often translated as "me llamo James". Learn more about the difference between "my name is James" and "hello" below.
my name is James(
may
neym
ihz
jeymz
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. me llamo James
My name is James and I am sixteen years old.Me llamo James y tengo dieciséis años.
b. mi nombre es James
My name is James. I hate the nickname "Jamie."Mi nombre es James. Odio el apodo "Jamie".
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?
