Signification
Standard greeting used to acknowledge someone.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, 'Hola' is often followed by '¿qué tal?' even with strangers. Mexicans often use 'Hola' combined with 'Buenos días' or 'Buenas tardes'. It is common to hear 'Hola' followed by 'che' in informal settings.
Silent H
Always remember the 'h' is silent. Don't pronounce it like an English 'h'.
Smile
A smile makes your 'Hola' sound much friendlier to native speakers.
Signification
Standard greeting used to acknowledge someone.
Silent H
Always remember the 'h' is silent. Don't pronounce it like an English 'h'.
Smile
A smile makes your 'Hola' sound much friendlier to native speakers.
Regional variations
In some places, you might hear 'Buenas' instead of 'Hola'.
Teste-toi
Complete the greeting.
_____, ¿cómo estás?
Hola is the correct greeting for starting a conversation.
Which is the most neutral greeting?
Choose the best option.
Hola is the most neutral and versatile.
Match the greeting to its function.
Match: Hola -> Greeting
Hola is for starting, Adiós is for ending.
Complete the dialogue.
A: _____. B: Hola, ¿qué tal?
Both speakers should use a greeting.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices_____, ¿cómo estás?
Hola is the correct greeting for starting a conversation.
Choose the best option.
Hola is the most neutral and versatile.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Hola is for starting, Adiós is for ending.
A: _____. B: Hola, ¿qué tal?
Both speakers should use a greeting.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsIt is neutral. It works everywhere.
No, it is silent.
Yes, but 'Aló' is also common.
Everyone will still understand you.
Yes, it is universal.
Yes, it is polite.
Expressions liées
Buenos días
similarGood morning
Buenas tardes
similarGood afternoon
¿Qué tal?
builds onHow are you?
