hola feo
/ola feo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hey ugly" can be translated into Spanish as hola feo.
Hola feo is an informal and playful greeting used between close friends or partners.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes based on the gender of the person you are addressing. Use the masculine form hola feo when addressing a male, and use the feminine form hola fea if you are addressing a female friend or partner.
Did you know?
- There is a debated linguistic theory that the greeting hola could be related to the Arabic expression 'wal-lāh', which translates to 'by God!' or 'really?'
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a loved one 'feo' or 'fea' is a common way to show 'confianza', a specific type of deep, comfortable intimacy.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola feo! ¿Cómo estás?Hey ugly! How are you?
- Hola feo, ya llegaste.Hey ugly, you're finally here.
- No me digas eso, hola feo.Don't say that to me, hey ugly.
Example conversation
Mateo arrives at Elena's house for a date.
- Mateo¡Hola feo! Qué bueno que viniste.Hey ugly! I'm glad you came.
- ElenaHola a ti, mi linda.Hey to you, my beautiful.
- MateoYa me conoces, siempre soy así.You already know me, I'm always like this.
- ElenaY por eso te quiero.And that is why I love you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries feo, hola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
