ho
/o/from spelling rules
The Spanish word ho is an interjection used to say "hey".
Meaning: hey (intj)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA pronunciation is /o/.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the spelling oh is much more common than ho for this specific interjection.
Examples in context
- Hola, ¿cómo estás?Hello, how are you?
- Hola a todos los presentes en esta reuniónHello to everyone present in this meeting
- ¡Ey, ¿qué tal?Hey, what's up?
- ¡Oye, ven acá!Hey, come here!
- ¡Qué hubo, mi pana! ¿Cómo estás?Hey, buddy! How are you?
Example conversation
Elena sees Daniel walking away from her.
- Elena¡Ho, Daniel!Hey, Daniel!
- DanielHola, Elena. ¿Cómo estás?Hi, Elena. How are you?
- ElenaBien, ¿adónde vas?Good, where are you going?
- DanielVoy al supermercado.I'm going to the supermarket.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
