| Clozemaster has been designed to help you learn the language in context by filling in the gaps in authentic sentences. With features such as Grammar Challenges, Cloze-Listening, and Cloze-Reading, the app will let you emphasize all the competencies necessary to become fluent in Spanish. Show We’re all aware that greetings are one of the most important and essential parts of learning a new language like Spanish. But did you know that there are many different ways to say “hello” in Spanish depending on which country you’re in?
To help you out on your travels, or if you’re just looking to broaden your knowledge, let’s dive into some of the different phrases that you can use to say hello to speakers of Spanish from across the globe. Saying “hello” in SpanishDo you know how to say “hi” in Spanish? Hola (hello/hi) is the most commonly used greeting in Spanish. This expression can be used throughout the day, and it's typical of informal contexts with friends or family. A variety of “hi” that you'll also hear people say is “Hey!” This can also be written as “Ey!” depending on where it’s written, and is due to be introduced to the Spanish dictionary in the future. Some people also say ¿Qué tal? ¿Qué hubo? (What ́s up?). A more formal way to greet someone is saying buenos or buenas, followed by the part of the day you are in: días (days), tardes (evening) or noches (night). The two words are always in plural. Remember that when you use buenos or buenas depends on the gender of the word you are talking about - so if it’s feminine or masculine. El día (the day) is masculine, which is why we use buenos, while la tarde y la noche (the afternoon and the night) are feminine, so we use buenas. How do you know when to use each of the greetings?The use of each greeting depends on the time of the day. The morning goes from sunrise to lunchtime, and the afternoon goes from lunchtime until sunset. The time from sunset to sunrise is night. Let's see some examples:
Country-specific greetingsThe way people greet each other also varies according to the culture of the part of the world. In the United States people meet you, and they happily say “Hello!” or “Nice to meet you!” But in Latin America, people often make physical contact along with their spoken greeting. Another custom in some parts of Latin America is to greet every person individually, even if they are in a group. Read more about the differences between different Spanish speaking cultures: Spanish in Spain vs Spanish in Latin America Let's look at the different ways people greet each other in different countries. ColombiaIn Colombia, ¿Quiubo? This is a contracted form of ¿Qué hubo? (What 's up?). So, if you hear a Colombian saying ¿Quiubo, parce?, it means “What´s up, friend?” Other ways to begin a conversation in Colombia are:
You can reply depending on whether you are in a better or worse mood:
Costa RicaCosta Ricans are known worldwide for the greeting ¿Pura vida?, to which people usually reply, if they are very well, “Pura vida (Estoy bien, gracias)” - Pure life (I'm fine, thanks) or “Pura vida, mae” - Pure life, dude "Pura vida" is more than the expression "very good;" it's an attitude. "Pura vida" is the Costa Rican version of "Hakuna Matata," the saying from the Disney movie The Lion King, which refers to a relaxed philosophy of life. We can also see it as the Latin American version of "c'est la vie." It's one of the main reasons why Costa Rica is such a laid back and relaxed place. ChileThe most obvious slang greeting among Chileans would be something like this: ¡Weeena weon/a! ¿Cómo estái? (¡Hola, amigo/a, ¿cómo estás?) - How are you? (Hello, friend, how are you?) The friendly reply would be:
EcuadorIn Ecuador, there are a number of variants of "How are you?"
If everything is okay, you reply:
CubaSome common forms of greetings in Cuba are:
MexicoMexicans greet each other with ¿Quiubo? - How are you? A more expressive Mexican slang term you can use to say "how good" is ¡Qué padre! How cool! And one way of saying sin novedades destacables (no notable news) would be Aquí nomás - Just here. BoliviaBolivians go beyond a simple “well;” they appeal to the sense of taste to show their joy with expressions such as:
ArgentinaChe (friend), in Argentina people greet each other like this:
And don't be surprised with a greeting containing linked questions:
You can reply using any of the examples below:
SpainIn Spain, it’s common to hear the expression ¿Qué hay, tío/a? - What's up, uncle? (Uncle/aunt does not refer to the relative; it is the colloquial way of appealing to friends). How do you greet in Spanish?1.1 Greetings in Spanish. Hola - Hello.. Buenos días - Good morning.. Buenas tardes - Good afternoon.. Buenas noches - Good evening.. How do you speak hi in Spanish?How to say "hello". ¡Hola! Hi!. Buenos días. Good morning.. Buenas tardes. Good afternoon.. Buenas noches. Good evening.. How do you greet a Spanish man?The common verbal greeting is “Buenos dias” (Good day), “Buenas tardes” (Good afternoon) or “Buenas noches” (Good evening/night) depending on the time of day. People may also say “¿Como está?” (How are you). A more casual greeting is “Hola” (Hello).
What is Hola Hello?1- Hola. It means “hello” or “hi” in Spanish and, as we've already mentioned, this word is the most common Spanish greeting and can be used at all times.
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