Spanish phrase
Hola.
Meaning
Hello.
When to use it
A casual, general greeting used any time of day. Used with friends and strangers, neutral and polite for shops and social settings.
Example dialogue
Hola, ¿tienen café con leche?
Hello, do you have café au lait?
Sí, claro. ¿Qué desea?
Yes, of course. What would you like?