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Title: How to Say Hi in Spanish: A Guide to Spanish Greetings

Whether you’re backpacking through Spain or living la vida loca in Latin America, the gateway to connecting with the culture starts with learning common ways of how to say Hi in Spanish.
Sure, you can simply say "Hola" and be understood. But using casual, informal greetings like "¿Qué tal?" or "¿Qué onda?" will have you blending in with locals in no time.
In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through over 25 versatile Spanish greetings - from slang words to formal phrases. You'll learn:
So if you want to sound como un Mexicano authentico or blend in on the streets of Madrid, get ready to spice up your Spanish well beyond "hola." With my help, you'll be greeting amigos like a local in no time! ¡Vámonos!
Let's start with the basics.
"Hi" in Spanish translates to "Hola." It's a warm and friendly greeting that opens doors to communication and connection. It's universal and works in both formal and informal situations.
Hola is a word that can instantly brighten someone's day, no matter where you are in the Spanish-speaking world. But as you learn Spanish, you'll see there are numerous unique ways of greeting someone.
In formal or professional settings, use "Hola" followed by the person's title and last name when greeting someone in Spanish.For example, say "Hola, Señora Garcia" when meeting someone named Maria Garcia. This shows respect.
This is a standard and polite way to say "Hi" or "Hello" in most formal situations.
It could be accompanied by a handshake and the question ¿Cómo estás? (How are you?).
This means "Good morning" and is appropriate to use in the morning or until around noon.
In Latin American countries it is relevant to say this greeting, otherwise the speaker could sound impolite or even disrespectful.
In some countries it is almost mandatory to use it. So you should say: "Hola, buenos días…"
The literal translation for this expression is "Good afternoon" and is suitable for greeting someone during the afternoon hours.
It is not as important as Buenos días, you can avoid it by just saying Hola. But if you start using it, you will sound like a native speaker.
This means "Good evening" or "Good night" and is used when you greet someone in the evening or night.
It has the same importance than Buenos días, just used in the evening or at night time. Remember to always use it to avoid being perceived as disrespectful.
This is a more general way to say "Greetings" or "Regards" and can be used in formal written correspondence or when addressing a group.
Remember that using the appropriate greeting in Spanish shows respect and politeness, especially in formal contexts. The time of day often determines which greeting is most suitable.
In casual and familiar situations, you can simply use "Hola" followed by the person's first name.
For instance, if you're meeting your friend Carlos, you can say, "Hola, Carlos." It's a relaxed and friendly way to greet someone you know well.
But Spanish is a diverse language, and there are many ways to say "hello" informally, like:
This literally means "How's it going?" or "What's up?" and is a casual way to greet someone informally.
Although it is an informal greeting, it can also be used in a formal context when addressing the interlocutor as 'Usted' (You formal). Then you can say:
Hola, buenos días, ¿Qué tal? (Hello, good morning, how are you?)
This means "How are you?" and is commonly used among friends and acquaintances.

Source: [[0]](https://cooljugator.com/blog/how-to-say-hello-in-spanish/)


Title: How to Say "Hello" in Spanish and Other Spanish Greetings

Saying “hi” is important in every language. In Spanish, we begin most of our conversations with a greeting to show appreciation or respect for the other person. But, depending on where you are, you might need to become familiar with new ways to say “hola.” In this article, we’ll show you the different phrases you can use to greet someone in Spanish.
In Spanish, we don’t have a formal variation for “hola.” Instead, we base our greetings on the time of the day. This is an appropriate way to greet all kinds of people in a polite manner. For example, if you go into a convenience store, you can greet the store clerk like this before you ask for their help. Most Spanish speakers also consider this to be the right way to greet the elderly and use more casual greetings with people their age or friends. Note that while “hola” is also valid, people often consider it to be slightly informal and less fitting for formal occasions.
Here are the formal greetings we use in Spanish:
There are many casual ways to say hello to your friends in Spanish. Depending on who you’re speaking with or where you are, you can hear different variations of the word “Hola” or “¿Cómo estás?” Using these kinds of greetings can help you learn the many ways to say “hello” in informal contexts and fit into a casual environment. There’s no specific time of day for the following phrases, but note that some of them are more common in certain regions than in others.
Here are some unique ways of saying “hello”:
In the past, we used to pay for each text message we sent and each call we made. As a result, people came up with shorter ways to say hello. We still use “Buenos días” and “Hola” to answer the phone, but the following greetings are more common. Note that most of them are like a shorter way of asking “Who’s speaking?” and not necessarily an upfront “Hi.” 
Here are some ways you can say “hello” when you answer the phone in Spanish:
If you’re writing an e-mail, however, you need to use a greeting that fits the tone. If you’re writing to a friend, you can use the informal greetings, “Hola…,” or “Querido…,” (Dear…,). You can also start your e-mail with “Estimado…,” for a more formal approach.
Like other languages, Spanish speakers use the time of day to greet others with formality. But, even if you’re just using them to show respect to strangers, there needs to be some coherence in how you apply them. Using “Buenos días” (Good morning) instead of “Buenas noches” when it’s pitch black outside might throw off some people, for example.
Here’s a quick guide to help you use formal greetings according to the time of the day. 
These rules aren’t too strict, so there’s no harm if you say “Buenas tardes” instead of “Buenos dias” if there’s just a couple of hours of difference. Take these times as a guide, and you’ll know how to greet Spanish speakers with confidence.
Like other languages, Spanish can change depending on where you are, so it makes sense that you can also hear other ways to say “hello.” While there are some similar variations that are easy to spot, like “holi,” there are also completely different phrases that can leave wondering what to say. For example, in Costa Rica people like to greet each other with “¡Pura vida!” This is a greeting that has made the country stand out for years and it’s a sign of positivity.
Here are some common colloquial greetings you might hear in different Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America: 

Source: [[1]](https://www.langoly.com/spanish-greetings/)


Title: Hi in Spanish: Hola and Other Essential Spanish Greetings

Updated on January 28, 2024 by Lou Mac
It’s probably safe to assume that most people know how to say hi in Spanish.
But there are many ways other wyays to say it, why just stick to the old classic?
Using less common words and phrases makes your Spanish sound more natural and fluent, so let’s change it up!
To say ‘hi’, it’s just a simple hola. This is the standard greeting in the Spanish-speaking world, used in both formal and informal situations alike. When in doubt, just use hola!
And to say “hey” or “hello” in Spanish, it’s also hola! This is because there is no real equivalent to the English “hi.”
Same goes with the English ‘hey’. It’s just hola!
Of course, when we greet each other in English, we aren’t limited to just saying “hi” or “hello.” We use an array of other words and phrases, like “how’s it going?’ or “how are you?” and it’s the same in Spanish.
Let’s have a look at some basic Spanish greetings that are pretty safe to use in most contexts.
Note that these use informal Spanish, so they shouldn’t be used when addressing someone respectfully. They are to be used with people who you know well, like friends, family or workmates.
If someone has already asked you how you are and you want to ask them back, you can say: ¿cómo estás tú? Which also means “how are you,” but adding the tú emphasizes the “you” part.
Literally, it means “how do you walk?” but in this context it’s just asking someone how they are.
Literally, “how is it going for you.” Here are some other variations, which mean the same thing: ¿Cómo vas? ¿Cómo va?
Qué tal is very commonly used in Spain, but also used in Latin America. It’s one of my go-to Spanish greetings! On its own it means “what’s up?” but if you add other words on the end it becomes more like cómo (how). E.g. ¿qué tal estás? — how are you?
Formal Spanish greetings are (clearly) reserved for more formal addresses.
Usually you would use formal greetings when you’re talking to people who you want to show respect to. For example you would use them when talking to someone like a teacher, policeman or the parent of a friend.
What constitutes ‘formal’ may vary quite a bit, but isn’t always obvious, so when in doubt just use the formal to be safe! If the formal is new to you, it might be worth checking out my Free Guidebook for Beginners—it’s full of tips and guidance for people who are starting to learn Spanish on their own.
These phrases are pretty much the same as the ones above, but conjugated to be used with usted (the formal way of saying “you” in Spanish).
¡Buenos días! — Good morning!
¡Buen día! — Good morning!
This phrase isn’t used as commonly as buenos días, but you still may hear it nonetheless!
¡Buenas tardes! — Good afternoon!
In some places you might just hear buenas! so keep an ear out for that.
¡Buenas noches! — Good evening/good night!
You might ask why it’s even important to know several different ways of saying hi in Spanish.
While you could just get by with hola, the language is so colourful and expressive, it would be a shame to just learn hola and be done!
Learning different ways to greet people helps you communicate your personality to others and will create deeper connections in the long run.
We’ve learnt a bit about how to greet people with words, but how about other customs?

Source: [[2]](https://www.seeinginspanish.com/hi-in-spanish/)


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In 2020, HOLA! USA launched our bilingual digital covers to bring you fresh and exciting exclusive interviews and photoshoots with top celebrities and latino and elite personalities. Enjoy our digital covers in English or Spanish, and check back to stay up to date and not miss any of our latest featured stars!

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Title: How to Say "Hello" in Mexican Spanish | FluentU Spanish Blog

There are stacks of ways to say “hello” in Spanish—and they’re not the same across every Spanish-speaking country. 
With nearly 130 million people calling Mexico their home, Mexican Spanish is the most widely spoken variant in the world, and it has some pretty unique slang. 
To get good at Mexican Spanish, the first step is learning how to say hello like a local.
In this post, we’re going to cover Mexican Spanish greetings in all types of social scenarios, from a formal encounter with a stranger to meeting new friends in the local cantina (bar).
ContentsFormal Greetings in Mexican Spanish1. Use usted (formal version of you)2. Use Señor(a) (Mr./Mrs.) instead of the person’s first name3. Formal vocabulary for meeting new people4. Always shake hands!Informal Greetings in Mexican Spanish1. Use tú with friends, family and people you know2. Additional informal phrases3. Mexican slang words for your friends4. Friendly gestures like handshakes and air kissesAnd One More Thing…
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So, let’s start with the basics.
Some of the first words you’ll say to most people when you meet them are buenos días (good morning). It’s a polite and universal greeting that works with anyone.
This greeting changes according to the time of day, so you would use buenos días (good morning) until noon, buenas tardes (good afternoon) between noon and sunset and buenas noches (good night) after sunset.
Notice how the adjective buenos (good) changes to agree with the number and gender of the noun it describes.
When it comes to meeting people in a formal situation in Mexico, there are some key tips and vocabulary to remember:
Like in castellano (the Spanish spoken in Spain), usted is very important to show respect. Use it to address a person who you don’t know, who is older than you or who is in a position of authority over you.
So, let’s say you’re at a university and you’re introduced to one of the professors. A university professor is likely to fall into all three categories, so you’d definitely call him or her usted.
Here’s an example of how to greet them:
¡Hola! Qué gusto conocerlo. Hello! What a pleasure to meet you.
Note: Conocerlo is used when you’re speaking to a man. To a woman, you’d say, “Qué gusto conocerla”  (what a pleasure to meet you). This is because the direct object pronoun lo/la has to agree with the gender and number of whomever you’re talking to.
For anyone who you’d normally call usted, it wouldn’t be polite to address them using their first name. Always call them Señor / Señora until they invite you to use their first name.
For example:
Hola, señor Ruíz. ¿Cómo le va? Hello, Mr Ruíz. How’s it going?
If you know the person has a profession, replace señor(a) with their title:
Buenos días, profesor González. Good morning, Professor González.
Perfect.
Now, let’s say you’re looking for someone you’ve not personally met before, and you need to check if you’re speaking to the right person. In this case, you’d say:
Disculpe, ¿es usted la doctora García? Excuse me, are you Dr. García?
Disculpe (excuse me — formal) is a super useful word, as it can be used in any situation with an adult you don’t know. When talking to someone your own age or younger, disculpa (excuse me — informal) is the less formal option.
¿Cómo está? How are you?
Muy bien, ¿y usted? Very well, and you?
¡Que tenga un buen día! Have a great day!

Source: [[4]](https://www.fluentu.com/blog/spanish/hello-in-mexican/)


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