How to Say ‘Hi.’ in Mexican Spanish
Hola.
OH-lah
[OH-lah]
💬 Usage Tip: Simple and friendly. In Mexico, "Hola" works in almost any situation.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: With a landlord, many people soften the tone by adding their name or a polite opener after this, especially in messages.
Phrase Breakdown
Hola
[OH-lah]
hello
A common greeting used to say hello.
Hola, quería comentarle sobre el agua caliente.
Hello, I wanted to tell you about the hot water.
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