hola, familia
/ˈola faˈmilja/word by word
In Spanish, "hello family" is said as hola, familia.
The phrase is used when addressing a group of family members. In informal settings, you can express additional affection by saying Hola, mis queridos (hello, my beloved ones) or ask how the group is doing with ¿Cómo están todos? (how is everyone?).
How does it change in a sentence?
When writing this phrase, use a comma to separate the greeting hola from the person or group being addressed, familia.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈola faˈmilja/
Did you know?
- The word familia shares a surprising ancestral link with the Latin word for a 'slave staff' or group of servants serving a household.
- When saying hola, familia in person, it is common in many Spanish-speaking countries to accompany the greeting with a kiss on each cheek or a hug.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, familia often extends beyond blood relatives to include very close friends and godparents.
Examples in context
- Hola, familia, ¿cómo están?Hello, family, how are you?
- ¡Hola, familia! Qué alegría verlos.Hello, family! What a joy to see you.
- Hola, familia, ya llegué a casa.Hello, family, I am home now.
Example conversation
Lucía enters the living room during a Sunday lunch.
- LucíaHola, familia, ¿me hicieron un lugar?Hello, family, is there a place for me?
- Javier¡Claro, Lucía! Pasa y siéntate.Of course, Lucía! Come in and sit down.
- LucíaGracias, Javier. Huele muy bien.Thanks, Javier. It smells very good.
- JavierEs que estamos celebrando algo especial.It is because we are celebrating something special.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hola, familia) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries familia, hola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
