hola

ho-la · interjection

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Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    A Spanish greeting meaning "hello," commonly used in English-speaking contexts, especially in areas with Spanish-speaking populations.

  2. 2.

    Used playfully or to add a Spanish flavor to conversation.

Related words

Antonyms: adios, bye, goodbye
See also: adios, hello, hi
Synonyms: hello, hey, hi

Etymology

From Spanish hola ("hello"), possibly from Old French hola or from Arabic.