How to Say “Hello” in Spanish
Hola is the most common way to say hello in Spanish, but not the only one. Let’s check out some other ways to greet someone!
Answering the Phone
When answering the phone in Spanish, you can say hola, or use one of the following:
| Spanish | English | Region |
|---|---|---|
| hello | all Spanish-speaking countries | |
| hello | Latin America | |
| hello | Mexico | |
| hello | Spain | |
| hello | Spain |
"¿Cómo Estás?" and Other Greetings
¿Cómo estás?(How are you?) is often used after greetings, such as right after hola or buenos días.
For example:
Here are some other informal greetings you can try out if you're up for it!
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Oye.(When getting someone’s attention) | Hey. |
| What’s up? | |
| What’s up? | |
| What’s going on? | |
| How's it going? | |
| What are you up to? | |
| What’s new? | |
| How are things? | |
| What’s new? | |
| What’s up, buttercup? |
Why not brush up on some fundamental Spanish phrases? Check out these articles to keep learning!
