hey, buddy

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(greeting)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. hola, amigo
Hey, buddy. How are you?Hola, amigo. ¿Cómo estás?
b. hola, compadre
Hey, buddy. Where have you been?Hola, compadre. ¿Dónde has estado?
c. hola, tío
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Hey, Jake. How's it going? - Hey, buddy. I am doing well.Hola, Jake. ¿Cómo te va? - Hola, tío. Estoy bien.
d. hola, mae
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Hey, buddy. I didn't realize you'd be here!Hola, mae. ¡No sabía que ibas a estar aquí!
2. (used to call attention)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. oye, amigo
Hey, buddy, don't pick up the remote with greasy fingers.Oye, amigo, no recojas el control con los dedos manchados de grasa.
b. oye, compadre
Hey, buddy, use a coaster.Oye, compadre, usa un posavasos.
c. oye, tío
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Hey, buddy, keep your music down. Antonia is sleeping.Oye, tío, baja la música. Antonia está durmiendo.
d. oye, mae
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Hey, buddy, shut the door and turn off the lights.Oye, mae, cierrra la puerta y apaga las luces.
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