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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "My name is Michael" is a phrase which is often translated as "me llamo Michael". Learn more about the difference between "my name is Michael" and "hello" below.
my name is Michael(
may
 
neym
 
ihz
 
may
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kuhl
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. me llamo Michael
Hi! My name is Michael.¡Hola! Me llamo Michael.
b. mi nombre es Michael
It's nice to meet you. My name is Michael.Mucho gusto. Mi nombre es Michael.
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hello(
heh
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lo
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. hola
Hello! How is everything?¡Hola! ¿Cómo te va todo?
a.
Hello. Who is calling?Sí. ¿Quién es?
b. hola
Hello. - Hi, it's Ricardo.Hola. - Hola, soy Ricardo.
c. diga
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Hello. - Hi. Is Maria there?Diga. - Hola. ¿Se encuentra María?
d. aló
Regionalism used in Ecuador
(Ecuador)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
(Southern Cone)
Hello. Who is this?Aló. ¿Quién es?
e. bueno
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Hello? I can't hear you.¿Bueno? No te escucho.
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