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"No hablo inglés" is a form of "no hablo inglés", a phrase which is often translated as "I don't speak English". "Hola" is a form of "hola", an interjection which is often translated as "hello". Learn more about the difference between "no hablo inglés" and "hola" below.
no hablo inglés(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I don't speak English
No sé lo que dice el cartel porque no hablo inglés.I don't know what the sign says because I don't speak English.
hola
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (general)
b. hi (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Hola! ¿Qué hay de nuevo?Hi! What's new?
