How to Say Hi in Spanish - Context-Aware Greetings

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Common Spanish Greetings

¡Hola!

Hello! (Universal, any time)

Buenos días

Good morning (Until ~2pm)

Buenas tardes

Good afternoon (2pm-8pm)

Buenas noches

Good evening/night (After 8pm)

¿Qué tal?

What's up? (Casual)

¿Cómo estás?

How are you? (Informal)

¿Cómo está?

How are you? (Formal)

¿Qué pasa?

What's happening? (Very casual)