yo
vs
paco

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"Yo" is a form of "yo", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "Paco" is a noun which is often translated as "el paco". Learn more about the difference between "yo" and "paco" below.

yo(

)

An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).

interjection

A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).

(slang)

(greeting)

a. hola

Yo, what’s up? - Nothing. Just hanging out here.Hola, ¿qué tal? - Nada. Pasando el rato aquí.

A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).

(slang)

(used to call someone's attention)

a. oye

Yo, do you think Nina would go out with me? - Not in a million year.Oye, ¿crees que Nina saldría conmigo? - Ni en un millón de año.

b. eh

Yo, what are you doing there? I'm calling the cops.Eh, ¿qué haces ahí? Voy a llamar a la policía.

paco(

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (animal)

a. el paco

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

We raise pacos on our farm in the mountains.Criamos pacos en nuestra granja en la montaña.

b. la alpaca

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

We use the pacos for their wool and their milk.Las alpacas nos dan lana y leche.

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