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hola

hello

interjection OH-lah Very Common

Also means

hi

Usage Note

hola has a silent h, so it sounds like 'OH-lah' — don't confuse it with the look-alike ola ('wave'). It's neutral in register, fine for friends and strangers alike, and is often doubled with a question: ¡Hola! ¿Qué tal?

Examples

Hola! ¿Cómo estás?"

Natural Translation

Hello! How are you?

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