
Basic greetings: Common greetings
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Key Phrases
Hola
Hello
Adiós
Goodbye
Encantado(a) de conocerte
Nice to meet you
Skills You'll Learn
Basic greetings
Saludos básicos
Introduction etiquette
Etiqueta de presentación
Polite conversation
Conversación cortés
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Hola
OH-lah
Hi
💬 Can be used at any time of the day.
🇲🇽 A very common greeting in Mexico, often accompanied by a friendly smile.
See breakdown →¿cómo estás?
KOH-moh ehs-TAHS
How are you?
💬 Informal; use with friends or peers.
🇲🇽 In Mexico, it's polite to ask how someone is doing as a sign of respect.
See breakdown →Adiós
ah-DYOS
Goodbye
💬 Used when leaving a place or ending a conversation.
🇲🇽 It’s common to wave while saying adiós.
See breakdown →Nombre
NOHM-breh
Name
💬 A basic word to identify someone or something.
🇲🇽 In formal settings, knowing a person's name is essential.
See breakdown →¿cómo te llamas?
KOH-moh teh YAH-mahs
What's your name?
💬 Informal, used when meeting someone in a casual setting.
🇲🇽 In Mexican culture, names often honor religious figures or family heritage.
See breakdown →Mi nombre es Emily .
mee NOHM-breh ehs
My name is Emily
💬 Helpful for introducing yourself formally.
🇲🇽 Formality is key in professional settings; stating your full name is common.
See breakdown →Encantado(a) de conocerte
ehn-kahn-TAH-doh/ah deh koh-noh-SER-teh
Nice to meet you
💬 Change to ‘Encantada’ if you're a woman.
🇲🇽 Used in formal introductions, often followed by a handshake.
See breakdown →Buenos días
BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs
Good morning
💬 Used until noon.
🇲🇽 It’s customary in Mexico to greet everyone upon entering a room.
See breakdown →Buenas tardes
BWEH-nahs TAHR-des
Good afternoon
💬 Typically used from noon until evening.
🇲🇽 A polite way to greet someone in the afternoon.
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