hola de nuevo
/ola de nwebo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hi again" is translated into Spanish as hola de nuevo.
hola de nuevo is used when you encounter the same person again within a short timeframe, such as returning to a room or a conversation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hola (hello), de (of) and nuevo (new), literally translating to "hello of new" to mean "hello again".
Which one should you use?
hola otra vez is a common alternative that uses otra vez (another time) instead of de nuevo.
Did you know?
- The word hola used in this greeting may have evolved from a loud command used to hail ferrymen or stop people in their tracks.
- While hola de nuevo is common, some Spanish speakers might simply say re-hola in very informal texts or chats to mimic the English prefix 're-'.
- The phrase otra vez used in hola otra vez can also mean 'once more' or 'again' in a frustrated tone, such as when a child misbehaves.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola de nuevo, Carmen!Hi again, Carmen!
- Hola de nuevo, ¿cómo va todo?Hi again, how is everything going?
- Hola de nuevo, perdona la molestia.Hi again, sorry to bother you.
Example conversation
Alejandro runs into María at a cafe shortly after they saw each other.
- Alejandro¡Hola de nuevo, María!Hi again, María!
- María¡Hola de nuevo, Alejandro! Qué coincidencia.Hi again, Alejandro! What a coincidence.
- Alejandro¿Estás tomando un café?Are you having a coffee?
- MaríaSí, ¿quieres sentarte conmigo?Yes, do you want to sit with me?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
