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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "My name is Maria." is a phrase which is often translated as "Me llamo María.". Learn more about the difference between "My name is Maria." and "hello" below.
My name is Maria.(
may
neym
ihz
muh
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ri
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uh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. Mi nombre es María.
I know she's Mayra, but I don't know you. - My name is Maria. I'm Mayra's sister.Sé que ella es Mayra, pero no te conozco. - Mi nombre es María. Soy la hermana de Mayra.
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?
