Learn how to greet people and introduce yourself in Spanish.
Spanish greetings vary by time of day and formality.
Common greetings:
Introducing yourself:
| Spanish | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Hola | Hello | ¡Hola, ¿cómo estás? |
| Buenos días | Good morning | Buenos días, señor García. |
| Buenas tardes | Good afternoon | Buenas tardes, ¿en qué puedo ayudarle? |
| Adiós | Goodbye | Adiós, hasta mañana. |
| Me llamo | My name is | Me llamo Carlos. |
| Mucho gusto | Nice to meet you | Mucho gusto, soy Ana. |
| Por favor | Please | Un café, por favor. |
| Gracias | Thank you | ¡Muchas gracias! |
| Word | Phonetic | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Hola | OH-lah | The "h" is silent in Spanish |
| Buenos días | BWEH-nos DEE-as | Stress on first syllable of each word |
| Mucho gusto | MOO-cho GOOS-toh | The "u" in "gusto" is short |
Formal vs informal: Use tú for friends and peers, usted for elders and strangers. This affects verb conjugations throughout Spanish.
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