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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "My name is Nicole" is a phrase which is often translated as "me llamo Nicole". Learn more about the difference between "my name is Nicole" and "hello" below.
my name is Nicole(
may
 
neym
 
ihz
 
nih
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kol
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. me llamo Nicole
My name is Nicole. Nice to meet you.Me llamo Nicole. Es un gusto conocerte.
b. mi nombre es Nicole
My name is Nicole, but everyone calls me Nic.Mi nombre es Nicole, pero todos me llaman Nic.
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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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