Translation of Spanish word "hola" to English
hola
/ˈola/
Meaning
interjectiona common way to greet someone
How to use
Hola ('hello / hi') is a very common greeting. The h is silent.
🇬🇧 English
hello
Example
Ella respondió con un simple hola.
She responded with a simple hello.
La gente se saludó con un hola.
The people greeted each other with a hello.
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Common phrases
- hola a todos— hello everyone
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What does the Spanish word "hola" mean?▼
The Spanish word "hola" means "hello" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ella respondió con un simple hola." (which translates as "She responded with a simple hello.").
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