Hola, amigo.

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Breakdown of Hola, amigo.

• el amigo: the friend

Questions & Answers about Hola, amigo.

How do I pronounce "Hola, amigo"?

Pronounce it as OH-lah, ah-MEE-goh. In Spanish, the “h” is silent, so you won’t hear a “huh” sound at the start of Hola.

Is it okay to use "Hola, amigo" when speaking to someone I don’t know well?

Hola, amigo is informal. It’s common to use it if you already know someone or if you're speaking casually. If you want to be more formal, you could simply say Hola or Buenos días (good morning), Buenas tardes (good afternoon), or Buenas noches (good evening).

Can I change "amigo" to "amiga" if I’m talking to a female friend?

Absolutely. Amigo is masculine, while amiga is the feminine form. So to greet a female friend, it's completely natural to say Hola, amiga.

Does "Hola, amigo" mean the same in Spain as in Latin America?

Yes, it’s understood in almost the same way across Spanish-speaking regions. Hola, amigo is a friendly, casual greeting in both Spain and Latin America. The only difference might be regional accents or slang, but the phrase itself is standard Spanish everywhere.