Spanish phrases for greetings

Below are Spanish phrases (Español) you'll actually use for greetings. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    Hola
    Pronunciation
    OH-lah
    Meaning
    Hello
  • Native
    Buenos días
    Pronunciation
    BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs
    Meaning
    Good morning
  • Native
    ¿Cómo estás?
    Pronunciation
    KOH-moh es-TAHS
    Meaning
    How are you?
  • Native
    Adiós
    Pronunciation
    ah-DYOHS
    Meaning
    Goodbye

Frequently asked questions

Are these Spanish phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Spanish, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Spanish text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Spanish after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Spanish regularly, install a system keyboard.

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