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Guía de Saludos Comunes en español: expresiones formales y informales para saludar, presentarte, despedirte y responder, con ejemplos, cortesía y pronunciación básica para conversaciones diarias.

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Guide to Common Greetings in Spanish: formal and informal expressions to greet, introduce yourself, say goodbye, and respond, with examples, courtesy, and basic pronunciation for daily conversations.

Everyday greetings set the tone for social interactions and help you sound natural. This short guide covers the most useful phrases for different times and situations.

Basic Greetings

Basic greetings are used to say hello and ask how someone is in a friendly way. They work in almost any setting.

Spanish PhraseEnglish Phrase
HolaHello
Buenos díasGood morning
Buenas tardesGood afternoon
Buenas nochesGood evening / Good night

Los saludos básicos se usan para decir hola y preguntar cómo está alguien de manera amistosa. Funcionan en casi cualquier entorno.

(hello).

Hello

Say 'Hello' in Spanish.

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Asking How Someone Is

These common questions show interest in the other person and can be answered briefly or in more detail. Use for informal and usted for formal.

Spanish QuestionEnglish Question
¿Cómo estás?How are you?
¿Qué tal?How’s it going?
¿Cómo te va?How’s it going for you?
¿Cómo está usted?How are you? (formal)

Estas preguntas comunes muestran interés en la otra persona y pueden ser respondidas de manera breve o más detallada. Usa para informal y usted para formal.

¿? (how are you).

How are you?

Ask 'How are you?' (informal) in Spanish.

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Typical Responses

Typical responses to ¿cómo estás? and similar questions range from short to more positive or neutral phrases. You can add gracias to be polite.

Spanish ResponseEnglish Response
BienFine
Muy bienVery well
Más o menosSo-so
MalBad

Las respuestas típicas a ¿cómo estás? y preguntas similares varían desde frases cortas hasta más positivas o neutras. Puedes añadir gracias para ser cortés.

(very well).

Very well

Respond 'Very well' in Spanish.

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Farewells

Farewell phrases signal that the conversation is ending. Some are more casual and others more polite, so choose based on context.

Spanish FarewellEnglish Farewell
AdiósGoodbye
Hasta luegoSee you later
Hasta mañanaSee you tomorrow
Nos vemosSee you

Las frases de despedida indican que la conversación está terminando. Algunas son más casuales y otras más formales, así que elige según el contexto.

(goodbye).

Goodbye

Say 'Goodbye' in Spanish.

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Polite Expressions

Polite expressions like por favor and gracias are important in maintaining goodwill. Use them consistently in both greetings and other interactions.

Spanish ExpressionEnglish Expression
Por favorPlease
GraciasThank you
De nadaYou’re welcome
PerdónExcuse me / Sorry

Las expresiones de cortesía como por favor y gracias son importantes para mantener una buena relación. Úsalas de forma constante tanto en saludos como en otras interacciones.

(please).

Please

Say 'Please' in Spanish.

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Summary

Basic greetings, common questions, and typical responses form the foundation of everyday Spanish interactions. Practice them aloud to sound natural and to use them smoothly in different situations.

Los saludos básicos, preguntas comunes y respuestas típicas forman la base de las interacciones cotidianas en español. Practícalos en voz alta para sonar natural y usarlos con fluidez en diferentes situaciones.

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