How to Use Basic Greetings - Examples and Variations

Master the basic greetings

Also Appears In: Can Use Daily Greetings Level 1.1 Can Do Mexican Spanish

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Let’s look at the greetings once more.

Listen and repeat, or speak along.

Buenos días.

Buenas tardes.

Buenas noches.

Buenas tardes, señora Lee.

Buenas noches, profesora.

Hola, buenos días.

Did you notice how I added the word hola before Buenos días?

The greeting Hola, means, "Hello." Hola (enunciated). Hola.

This is the most basic way to say, "Hello." It’s the most common greeting.

Pronunciation note, the h is silent. Hola.

You can use this greeting alone, Hola, or you can combine this greeting with other greetings you have learned. For example,

Hola, buenos días. “Hi, good morning.” Hola, buenos días.

Hola, buenas tardes. “Hi, good afternoon.” Hola, buenas tardes.

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