Hola (en. Hello)

/ˈola/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Expression used when encountering or addressing someone.

When I entered the room, everyone said 'hello' at once.

Cuando entré en la habitación, todos dijeron 'hola' a la vez.

Initial interaction in a conversation.

I always start a conversation with a 'hello'.

Siempre empiezo una conversación con un 'hola'.

The word 'hola' comes from the Old Spanish 'holé', which is a greeting.

hello everyone

greeting directed to a group of people.

hola a todos

hello, how are you?

greeting followed by a question about well-being.

hola, ¿cómo estás?

hello, friend

informal greeting directed to a friend.

hola, amigo

goodbye

Expression used to say goodbye.

adiós

greeting

Act of greeting someone.

saludo

welcome

Expression that welcomes someone.

bienvenida

Greeting among close friends.

Hello, dude! What's up?

¡Hola, tío! ¿Qué tal?

Casual greeting on social media.

I post a 'hello' in the group chat.

Publico un 'hola' en el chat grupal.