How to Say ‘Hi.’ in Mexican Spanish
Hola.
OH-lah
[OH-lah]
💬 Usage Tip: Simple and super useful. In Mexican Spanish, hola works in almost any casual or neutral situation.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, people often greet warmly before getting to the point. A friendly hola goes a long way.
Phrase Breakdown
Hola
[OH-lah]
hello
A common informal greeting used to say hi or hello.
Hola, ¿cómo estás?
Hello, how are you?
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