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Greetings & Farewells
Basic Spanish Greetings and Farewells
Greetings and farewells are essential for starting and ending conversations in Spanish. These expressions vary depending on the time of day and the level of formality. Learning these basic phrases will help you make a good first impression when meeting Spanish speakers.
Common Greetings and Farewells
| Spanish | English | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| ¡Hola! | Hello! | General greeting, any time |
| Buenos días | Good morning | Morning until noon |
| Buenas tardes | Good afternoon | Noon until sunset |
| Buenas noches | Good evening/night | After sunset and when saying goodnight |
| ¿Qué tal? | How are you? | Informal greeting |
| Adiós | Goodbye | General farewell |
| Hasta luego | See you later | Casual farewell |
| Hasta mañana | See you tomorrow | When you'll see the person the next day |