hola amigos
/ola amiɡos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hello friends" is translated into Spanish as hola amigos.
Hola amigos is the most basic and commonly used translation for "hello friends" and serves as a friendly greeting to address a group. If you are greeting a group specifically in the morning, you can say Buenos días, amigos to mean "good morning."
Which one should you use?
While hola amigos is a casual greeting, you would use the much more formal Hola, estimados amigos if you need to address a group of friends in a more professional or respectful manner.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and some other Latin American countries, you may hear the informal greeting ¡Qué onda, compas!
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes based on the gender of the group you are addressing. If the group consists entirely of women, use hola amigas. You can also use the informal Hola, chicos to address a group of male friends.
Did you know?
- While amigos refers to friends, the term compas used in Mexico is a shortened form of compadres, which originally meant 'co-parents' or godparents.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a greeting like hola amigos is often accompanied by a single kiss on the cheek or a hug, even between platonic friends.
- The root of hola might be linked to Old High German commands used to hail ferrymen to fetch a boat.
Examples in context
- Hola amigos, bienvenidos a la fiesta.Hello friends, welcome to the party.
Example conversation
Elena arrives at a cafe where Daniel and their other friends are sitting.
- Elena¡Hola amigos! Qué alegría verlos.Hello friends! What a joy to see you.
- DanielHola Elena, llegaste justo a tiempo.Hello Elena, you arrived just in time.
- ElenaGracias Daniel, ¿ya pidieron algo?Thanks Daniel, have you already ordered something?
- DanielNo, estábamos esperando por ti.No, we were waiting for you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
