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)