hey hey hey
/ei ei ei/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hey hey hey" can be translated into Spanish as hey hey hey.
hey hey hey is an informal greeting used to get someone's attention or say hello in a friendly way.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ei ei ei/.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, saying hey repeatedly can sound like an imitation of American cinema or TV shows rather than a natural local habit.
- While hey is borrowed from English, a native Spanish alternative to get someone's attention is oye, which literally translates to 'listen'.
- In some Latin American regions, people may substitute hey with epa, which serves the exact same purpose of grabbing attention in a casual way.
Example conversation
Javier sees María at a coffee shop.
- Javier¡Hey hey hey, María! Qué sorpresa verte.Hey hey hey, María! What a surprise to see you.
- María¡Hola, Javier! Yo también te vi.Hello, Javier! I saw you too.
- Javier¿Tienes tiempo para un café?Do you have time for a coffee?
- MaríaSí, me encantaría.Yes, I would love to.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
