🇪🇸 How to say

“hello” in Spanish

hola
Illustration of "hello" in a Spanish cultural setting
A cheerful woman in a sunlit plaza waves to a friend across the street, calling out a friendly greeting as she approache…

Usage note

Use 'Hola' anytime you greet someone informally—it’s friendly and universal. In Spain and Latin America, it’s often followed by a kiss on the cheek or a warm handshake among friends.

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