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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).
1. (general)
b. mi nombre es Michael
It's nice to meet you. My name is Michael.Mucho gusto. Mi nombre es Michael.
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?