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How to Say Hello How Are You in Spanish
If you’d like to say “Hello, how are you?” in Spanish, you can use “*Hola, ¿cómo estás?” (informal/singular). If you are greeting someone in a more formal setting, you’ll want to use “Hola, ¿cómo está?” (formal/singular). If you are talking to multiple people, you’d say “Hola, ¿cómo están?*” (informal/plural).
Another version you’ll likely here in conversation is “*Hola, ¿qué tal estás?” (informal/singular) and “Hola, ¿qué tal están?*” (informal/plural).
Learning Spanish can be confusing at the start, but remember that you don’t have to tackle all the options immediately. Even with a common phrase like “Hello, how are you?” getting a handle on one option is going to work pretty well in most circ*mstances. As you progress on your learning journey, you can slowly incorporate other words with more nuanced meanings.
Rosetta Stone’s Dynamic Immersion® methodology teaches you the language, not just the words. What makes it so effective is that we prepare you to use your new language in your everyday life. So it’s not just about the features, but what you’re able to do because of them. That way, you’ll be ready to handle situations with ease and confidence.
Learn Spanish Words and Phrases
For new Spanish language learners, there are some basic building blocks that make for a great place to start. These are essential words and phrases such as who, what, when, where, why, yes, no, please, and more. Mastering these basics can put you on the path to having everyday conversations in Spanish. Here’s a more complete list of the basic words and phrases:
- Sí= Yes
- No= No
- ¿Quién?= Who?
- ¿Qué?= What?
- ¿Por qué?= Why?
- ¿Dónde?= Where?
- Hola= Hello
- Me gusta= I like
- No me gusta= I don’t like
- Adiós= Goodbye
- Por favor= Please
- Gracias= Thank you
- Lo siento= Sorry
- Salud= Bless you
To hone your pronunciation, you’ll need immediate feedback on your efforts. Feedback will guide you in making needed corrections. Rosetta Stone helps you dial in your pronunciation with our TruAccent™ speech-recognition engine. TruAccent compares your voice to native and non-native speakers—in real-time—so you get the feedback you need for the most accurate pronunciation. It’s also adjustable, which allows you to tweak your accent as needed. TruAccent is a powerful tool for helping you learn and speak the Spanish language.
Plus, Rosetta Stone lessons help you learn the basics and gradually build your conversation skills so you can feel confident in no time!
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