Hola a todos
/ola a todos/from spelling rules
Hola a todos is the Spanish phrase for "hi everyone".
Hola a todos is a versatile phrase used to say "hi everyone" in informal settings.
Which one should you use?
Hola a todos is a general greeting that includes men or mixed-gender groups, whereas Hola a todas is used specifically for groups of only women.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, it is common to say ¿Qué onda, banda? to mean "What's up, gang?" and in Spain, people might say ¡Saludos! to mean "Greetings!" Other informal options include ¿Qué tal, gente? for "how's it going, people?" and Hola, chicos y chicas for "hi, guys and girls".
How does it change in a sentence?
If the group being addressed consists entirely of women, you use Hola a todas instead of Hola a todos.
Did you know?
- The word hola may have originated from the French word holà, which was used as a command to tell someone to stop.
- While Hola a todos is standard, some modern speakers use todes to create a gender-neutral version of 'everyone' that avoids the masculine todos.
- In Spanish, you can address a mixed group of adults as chicos, which literally translates to 'boys' but functions like the English 'guys'.
Examples in context
- Hola a todos, soy Tom.Hi everyone, I'm Tom.This sentence is useful for introducing yourself using Hola a todos.Tatoeba #10147612 by Shishir, translation #5287420 by Hybrid
- Hola a todos, ¿cómo están?Hi everyone, how are you?
- Hola a todos, bienvenidos a la fiesta.Hi everyone, welcome to the party.
Example conversation
Javier enters a room where Elena and her friends are waiting.
- JavierHola a todos, ¿puedo pasar?Hi everyone, can I come in?
- Elena¡Hola, Javier! Claro que sí.Hi, Javier! Of course you can.
- JavierGracias, Elena. Qué buena fiesta.Thanks, Elena. What a great party.
- ElenaGracias, qué bueno que viniste.Thanks, I'm glad you came.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, hola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
