Hola mamá
/ola mama/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hello mom" is translated into Spanish as Hola mamá.
A greeting used when speaking to one's mother.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, ¡Buen día, vieja! is a common playful and affectionate greeting for a mother.
Did you know?
- Depending on the country, a person might greet their mother with '¡Hola, jefa!' which literally translates to 'Hello, boss!' as a sign of respect and humor.
- The word hola may have originated from the French phrase 'holà', which was used as a command to tell someone to stop.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is customary to greet one's mother with a single kiss on the right cheek.
Examples in context
- ¿Hola mamá, cómo estás?Hello mom, how are you?This sentence is useful for seeing how to ask how your mother is doing using Hola mamá.Tatoeba #9033334 by carlosalberto, translation #9033328 by carlosalberto
- Buenos días, madre.Good morning, mother.
- ¡Hola, mamá!Hello, mom!
- ¡Buenos días, mi querida madre!Good morning, my dear mother!
- Hola, madrecita queridaHello, beloved little mother.
- Hola, mamá, ¿cómo ha sido tu día?Hello, mom, how has your day been?
- Hola mamá, ¿qué tal?Hello mom, how's it going?
- ¡Hola mamá! Te extraño mucho.Hello mom! I miss you a lot.
Example conversation
Daniel enters the kitchen where his mother is cooking.
- DanielHola mamá, ¿necesitas ayuda?Hello mom, do you need help?
- LucíaHola Daniel, sí, por favor.Hello Daniel, yes, please.
- DanielNo hay problema, yo te ayudo.No problem, I will help you.
- LucíaMuchas gracias, hijo.Thank you very much, son.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, mamá, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
