How do you say 'hello' in Spanish: 'Hola'

Remember that in Spanish, speakers use formal or informal greetings depending on who they are speaking to. ¿Cómo está usted? for example is formal. It is unlikely that a beginner to the language would insult people with the incorrect form in Spanish speaking countries.

Spanish learning activities:

Learn more phrases with our Spanish phrases quiz. Travelers visiting to Latin America may wish to learn to say hello in Portuguese (Brazilian).

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