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.