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"Señora" is a form of "señora", a noun which is often translated as "woman". "Hola" is a form of "hola", an interjection which is often translated as "hello". Learn more about the difference between "señora" and "hola" below.
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. woman
¿Quién es esa señora con quien estabas hablando?Who is that woman you were talking to?
a. wife
Vivía con su señora hasta su muerte.He lived with his wife until she died.
a. ma'am
Aquí está su carro, señora.Here is your car, ma'am.
b. madam (formal)
Señora, ¿le puedo ayudar en algo?Madam, may I help you?
c. Mrs. (title)
Señora García será la presidenta del comité.Mrs. Garcia will be the committee president.
d. Madam (title)
Señora Presidente, es un honor recibirla.Madam President, it is an honor to have you here.
e. Lady (title)
La señora Austen está en el pueblo, ayudando a los soldados heridos.Lady Austen is in the village, helping the injured soldiers.
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hola
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. hello
¡Hola, Meg! - Hola, ¿cómo estás?Hello, Meg! - Hello, how are you?
b. hi
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡Hola! ¿Qué hay de nuevo?Hi! What's new?
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