Translation of Spanish word "ola" to English
ola
/o.la/
Meaning
Verba greeting, a hello
How to use
Ola ('wave') is feminine. Do not confuse with hola ('hello / hi') which has a silent h. Ola de calor — Heatwave. Hacer la ola — To do the wave (crowd cheer).
🇬🇧 English
hello
Example
La gente saludó con una 'ola' al llegar al evento.
People greeted with a 'hello' upon arriving at the event.
La familia gritó 'ola' cuando vieron a sus seres queridos.
The family shouted 'hello' when they saw their loved ones.
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Common phrases
- ola de calor— heat wave
- ola de frío— cold wave / spell
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What does the Spanish word "ola" mean?▼
The Spanish word "ola" means "hello" in English.
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