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Saying Hello in Spanish

There are many ways to say hello in Spanish. Some expressions are best used in formal situations and others are more familiar in tone. Some common expressions are shown below.

Soundhola - hi
Sound¿Cómo te va? - How's it going?
Soundencantado - pleased to meet you (m)
Soundencantada - pleased to meet you (f)
Soundmucho gusto - it's nice to meet you
Sound¿Qué pasa? - What's up?
Sound¿Qué tal? - How are you?
Sound¿Qué cuentas? - What's new?

Introductions
As in english, there are many ways to make an introduction in Spanish. Some common phrases are shown below.

SoundHola, me llamo Roberta.
Hi, my name is Roberta.
Sound¿Cómo se llama usted?
What's your name?
SoundMi nombre es Isabel.
My name is Isabel.
SoundDéjame presentarme. Mi nombre es...
Let me introduce myself. My name is....
SoundDéjame presentarte a Susana.
Let me introduce you to Susan.
SoundEste es mi amigo (m)...
This is my friend...
SoundEsta es mi amiga (f)...
This is my friend...
SoundTe quiero presentar a una amiga. (f)
I want to introduce you to a friend.
SoundTe quiero presentar a un amigo. (m)
I want to introduce you to a friend.
Sound¿Ya conociste a mi hermano?
Did you already meet my brother?
SoundJuan, te presento a Maria.
John, this is Mary.
SoundMe llamo María.
My name is Maria.
SoundMucho gusto.
Pleased to meet you.
Sound¿De dónde es usted?
Where are you from?
SoundSoy de Nueva York.
I'm from New York.
Sound¿Habla inglés?
Do you speak English?
SoundHablo un poco de español.
I speak a little Spanish.
Sound¿Cómo se dice ... en español?
How do you say ... in Spanish?
Sound¿Qué significa ... ?
What does ... mean?
SoundMucho gusto conocerle.
Pleased to meet you.
SoundÉsta es mi esposa.
This is my wife.
SoundÉste es mi marido.
This is my husband.
SoundSoy estudiante.
I’m a student.
SoundEstoy de vacaciones.
I’m here on vacation.
SoundEstoy aquí por asuntos de negocios.
I’m here on a business trip.
SoundEstoy con unos amigos.
I’m with some friends.
SoundEstoy aquí por dos semanas.
I’m here for two weeks.
Don't Stop Talking Now!
SoundWelcome to Texas.
Bienvenido a Texas.
SoundMake yourself at home.
¡Estás en tu casa!
SoundHow old are you?
¿Cuántos años tienes?
SoundWhere are you from?
¿De dónde vienes?
SoundWhere do you live?
¿En dónde vives?
SoundWhat is your address?
¿Cuál es tu dirección?
SoundWhat is your telephone number?
Cuál es tu número de teléfono?
SoundIs this your first visit to the USA?
¿Es este tu primer viaje a los Estados Unidos?


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