Hola, mi amigo
everyday, to a man
In Mexico Hola, mi amigo is a warm greeting to a man, and Hola, mi amiga to a woman. Hola, amigo mío sounds more affectionate or poetic.
Meaning: warm greeting to a friend (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Hola, mi amigo | everyday, to a man |
| Hola, amigo mío | literary |
| Hola, mi amiga | everyday, to a woman |
Mexicans often add mi before names and titles to sound warm. It is friendly, not possessive.
Which one should you use?
Hola, amigo is simple, while Hola, mi amigo shows more closeness. Amigo mío is common in letters and songs.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexican speech mi before a noun is a common way to show warmth, as in mi estimado or mi reina.
Did you know?
- Pásale is a common Mexican invitation to come in.
Examples in context
- Hola, mi amiga, te extrañaba.Hello, my friend, I missed you.
- Hola, amigo mío, qué alegría verte.Hello, my friend, what a joy to see you.
Example conversation
Gustavo welcomes his friend Joaquín to a house in Querétaro.
- GustavoHola, mi amigo, pásale.Hello, my friend, come in.
- JoaquínGracias, traigo unas cervezas.Thanks, I brought some beers.
- GustavoNo era necesario, pero gracias.You did not have to, but thanks.
