vs 

QUICK ANSWER
"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "Pretty lady" is a phrase which is often translated as "hermosa dama". Learn more about the difference between "pretty lady" and "hello" below.
pretty lady(
prih
-
di
 
ley
-
di
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. hermosa dama
Who's this pretty lady sitting by herself at the bar?¿Quién es esta hermosa dama sentada sola en el bar?
b. bella dama
I saw Felipe at the movies with a very pretty lady last night.Ví a Felipe en el cine anoche con una dama muy bella.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
hello(
heh
-
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.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.