hola querido
/ola keɾido/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "hi dear" is said as hola querido.
The phrase hola querido is a highly affectionate greeting used for someone you love or care about. It is typically reserved for romantic partners, family members or very close friends. An alternative way to express this endearing sentiment is by saying Hola cariño/a, which translates to "darling" or "sweetheart".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must change to agree with the person or people you are addressing. Use hola querida if the person being addressed is female. If you are addressing a group of people, the phrase becomes plural: hola queridos.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, querido is often used as a noun to refer to a secret lover rather than just a general term of endearment.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a stranger querido or querida can be a common way for shopkeepers or street vendors to show friendly, albeit informal, rapport.
- The word querido comes from the verb querer, which in Spanish means both 'to love' and 'to want'.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola cariño! ¿Cómo estás hoy?Hi dear! How are you today?
- ¡Hola querida! Estoy muy bien, ¡gracias por preguntar!Hi darling! I'm doing great, thank you for asking!
- Hola querido, ¿cómo estás?Hi dear, how are you?
- Hola querido, qué alegría verte.Hi dear, what a joy to see you.
- Hola querido, ya llegué a casa.Hi dear, I am already home.
Example conversation
A woman greets her partner arriving home from work.
- ElenaHola querido, bienvenido.Hi dear, welcome.
- JavierHola Elena, gracias por esperarme.Hi Elena, thanks for waiting for me.
- Elena¿Tuviste un buen día?Did you have a good day?
- JavierSí, fue muy productivo.Yes, it was very productive.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
