How to Say "Hi Mom" in Spanish

hola mamá

/ola mama/from spelling rules

The English phrase "hi mom" is translated into Spanish as hola mamá.

This phrase is an informal greeting used when speaking to one's mother.

Which one should you use?

While mamá is the informal and affectionate way to say "mom", the term madre is the more formal and literal term for "mother".

hola mamá is an informal greeting appropriate for a child or adult speaking to their mother.

In Mexico, one can say ¡Hola, mamá! In Argentina, one can say ¡Hola, vieja! In Colombia, one can say ¡Hola, mami!

In many Latin American countries, the diminutive mami is used not just for mothers, but can also be a term of endearment for a romantic partner or even a close female friend.
Some linguists have explored a possible connection between hola and the Arabic phrase wal-lāh, meaning 'by God'.
In some highly formal or traditional Spanish settings, a person might refer to their mother as su señora madre when speaking about her to others, adding a layer of respectful distance.

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Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, mamá, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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