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'.
Etymology
The word 'hola' comes from the Old Spanish 'holé', which is a greeting.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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
Related Words
goodbye
Expression used to say goodbye.
adiós
greeting
Act of greeting someone.
saludo
welcome
Expression that welcomes someone.
bienvenida
Slang Meanings
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.