hola amigos
/ola amiɡos/from spelling rules
hola amigos is the Spanish way to say hello friends.
This phrase is a friendly greeting used to address a group of friends.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the greeting hola (hello) and the plural noun amigos (friends).
How do you pronounce it?
/ola amiɡos/
Did you know?
- Some linguists have attempted to link hola to the Arabic phrase wal-lāh, which means 'really?' or 'by God!'
- In certain colloquial contexts, Spanish speakers may use amigo ironically or sarcastically to address someone they are actually arguing with.
- While hola is the standard greeting, the word amigo is frequently used in Spanish as a 'filler' word to address strangers politely, even if they are not actually friends.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, estimados amigosGood morning, esteemed friends
- Buenas tardes, distinguidos amigosGood afternoon, distinguished friends
- Buenas noches, apreciados amigosGood evening, appreciated friends
- ¡Hola amigos!Hi friends!
- ¡Qué tal, compas!What's up, buddies!
- ¡Hola, chicos!Hello, guys!
- ¡Hola colegas!Hello colleagues!
- ¡Hola pandilla!Hi gang!
- ¡Hola chavales!Hey dudes!
- ¡Hola pana!Hello, buddy!
- ¡Qué hubo, parcero!What's up, pal!
- Hola amigos, ¿cómo están?Hi friends, how are you?
- Buenos días, amigos. Gracias por su amabilidad.Good morning, friends. Thank you for your kindness.
- ¡Hola chicos, qué tal!Hi guys, what's up!
- Hola amigos, bienvenidos a mi casa.Hello friends, welcome to my house.
- ¡Hola amigos! ¡Qué alegría verlos!Hello friends! How great to see you!
Example conversation
Alejandro arrives at a cafe where Sofía and her friends are sitting.
- Alejandro¡Hola amigos! Siento llegar tarde.Hello friends! Sorry I am late.
- SofíaNo te preocupes, Alejandro. ¡Pasa!Don't worry, Alejandro. Come in!
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía. ¿Ya pidieron algo?Thanks, Sofía. Did you all order something yet?
- SofíaTodavía no, estamos esperando.Not yet, we are waiting.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
