Spanish phrase
Oye.
Meaning
Hey.
When to use it
A casual attention-getter. It is used informally to call a friend's or family member's attention to start a conversation.
Example dialogue
Oye, ¿quieres ir al cine esta noche?
Hey, do you want to go to the movies tonight?
¡Sí, me encantaría!
Yes, I'd love to!