hola
interj. A1 Beginner US //ˈhoʊɫə// ho·la
interj. a friendly greeting used to say hello in Spanish. You might hear this in Spanish-speaking countries or from people who speak the language.
interj. a standard greeting in Spanish, equivalent to 'hello' or 'hi'. Used as a loanword in English to signal a casual, friendly, or culturally specific tone.
Hola! How are you doing today?
She walked into the room and gave a cheerful hola to her colleagues before sitting down.
While primarily a Spanish greeting, the use of hola in English-speaking environments often serves as a low-stakes marker of cultural affinity or casual familiarity between speakers.
Usage
Used as a standalone greeting or as an introductory particle before a sentence.