holi
cute, playful
A short, friendly "hi" is hola. The playful, cute form is holi, and in Spain ¿qué pasa? is a casual way to greet someone.
Meaning: a short friendly greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| holi | cute, playful |
| Hola | neutral |
| ¿Qué pasa? | casual, Spain |
Holi is used in messages and with friends, often with a smiling tone. It is not for formal situations.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Use hola in any setting. Holi fits only close, informal relations.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain ¿qué pasa? works as a greeting even when nothing has happened, and the reply is usually nada, aquí.
Did you know?
- Holi is the same hola with a cute ending, much like hola turns into holaaa in chats.
Examples in context
- ¡Holi! ¿Qué haces?Hi! What are you doing?
- Hola, ¿cómo va todo?Hi, how is everything going?
- ¿Qué pasa, tío?Hi, mate, what is up?
Example conversation
Carmen texts her friend Pili.
- Carmen¡Holi, Pili!Hi, Pili!
- PiliHoli, ¿qué cuentas?Hi, what is new?
- CarmenNada, ¿quedamos luego?Nothing, shall we meet later?
