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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "My name is Sam" is a phrase which is often translated as "me llamo Sam". Learn more about the difference between "my name is Sam" and "hello" below.
my name is Sam(
may
neym
ihz
sahm
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. mi nombre es Sam
My name is Sam and this is my friend Sue.Mi nombre es Sam y esta es mi amiga Sue.
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?
