Olí (en. I smelled)
/oˈli/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Expression used to get someone's attention informally.
¡Olí! How are you?
¡Olí! ¿Cómo estás?
Variation of the greeting 'hola', used among friends.
I said 'olí' to the group when I arrived.
Le dije 'olí' al grupo cuando llegué.
Etymology
Derived from 'hola', used especially in informal contexts among young people.
Common Phrases and Expressions
olí, how are you?
Informal greetings that ask about someone's state.
olí, ¿qué tal?
olí friend
Friendly use to call a friend.
olí amigo
olí everyone
Greeting addressed to a group.
olí a todos
Related Words
greeting
Action of receiving someone warmly.
saludo
hello
Common expression to initiate a conversation.
hola
friend
Person with whom one has a relationship of affection.
amigo
Slang Meanings
Friendly greeting that denotes closeness.
He always says 'olí' to me when we meet.
Siempre me dice 'olí' cuando nos encontramos.
Way to get someone's attention in a fun way.
I threw out an 'olí' to get him to look.
Le lancé un 'olí' para que mirara.