Hola
everyday
The word for hello in Argentina is Hola. A casual buenas works in shops and at the door, and buen día is common in the morning.
Meaning: greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Hola | everyday |
| Buenas | casual, Argentina |
| Buen día | morning |
Hola, ¿cómo andás? is a very typical way to greet. With someone you address formally, use Hola, ¿cómo está?
Which one should you use?
Buenas is short for buenas tardes or buenas noches depending on the hour.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Argentines use vos in greetings: ¿Cómo estás? keeps the same shape, but a friendly ¿Qué hacés? is very common among friends.
Did you know?
- A greeting kiss on the right cheek is the norm among friends in Argentina, including between men and women.
Examples in context
- Hola, ¿cómo andás?Hello, how are you doing?
- Buenas, ¿me atienden?Hello, can someone help me?
Example conversation
Nadia enters a small shop and greets the owner Walter in Buenos Aires.
- NadiaHola, Walter. ¿Cómo andás?Hello, Walter. How are you?
- WalterHola, Nadia. Todo bien, ¿y vos?Hello, Nadia. All good, and you?
- NadiaBien, gracias.Fine, thanks.
