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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "My name is" is a phrase which is often translated as "me llamo". Learn more about the difference between "my name is" and "hello" below.
my name is(
may
 
neym
 
ihz
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. me llamo
My name is Laura. Nice to meet you.Me llamo Laura. Encantada de conocerte.
b. mi nombre es
This is my wife, Alicia, and my name is Pedro.Esta es mi esposa, Alicia, y mi nombre es Pedro.
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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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