English–Spanish
“come on” in Spanish
How to say “come on” in Spanish
“Come on” in Spanish is hala.
A short colloquial exclamation that urges someone on or expresses mild surprise.
Example sentences with hala
¡Hala, hombre, espabila!
Come on, man, wake up!
Tips for using hala
- The initial h is silent and intonation changes the meaning: a rising or energetic tone urges someone, while a flat or falling tone signals surprise, and the word is best used in informal conversation.
Other Spanish words for “come on”
¡Venga, inténtalo!
Come on, try it!