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"Hello" is a form of "hello", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "Pretty" is an adjective which is often translated as "bonito". Learn more about the difference between "hello" and "pretty" below.
hello(
heh
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lo
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. hola
Hello! How is everything?¡Hola! ¿Cómo te va todo?
a. sí
Hello. Who is calling?Sí. ¿Quién es?
b. hola
Hello. - Hi, it's Ricardo.Hola. - Hola, soy Ricardo.
c. diga
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Hello. - Hi. Is Maria there?Diga. - Hola. ¿Se encuentra María?
d. aló
Regionalism used in Ecuador
(Ecuador)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
(Southern Cone)
Hello. Who is this?Aló. ¿Quién es?
e. bueno
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Hello? I can't hear you.¿Bueno? No te escucho.
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pretty(
prih
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di
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. bonito
Pretty flowers lined the path toward the cottage.A lo largo del camino hacia la cabaña había bonitas flores.
b. lindo
The moon is so bright and pretty tonight.La luna es tan brillante y linda esta noche.
c. guapo (person)
All the girls in the band are so pretty.Todas las chicas del grupo son muy guapas.
d. hermoso
Your dress is so pretty, where did you get it?Tu vestido está hermoso, ¿dónde lo conseguiste?
e. mono
Fiona's little girl is very pretty.La niñita de Fiona es muy mona.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. bastante
It turns out it is pretty hard.Resulta que es bastante duro.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb