In Spanish-speaking countries, people say hello in different ways. These greetings show their culture and traditions. Let’s go over some important points:

Basic Greetings:

• Hola (Hello)

• Buenos días (Good morning)

• Buenas tardes (Good afternoon)

• Buenas noches (Good evening or good night)

Formal vs. Informal:

• Use usted when you want to be polite or formal.

  For example, if you’re talking to a teacher, you would say this.

• Use tú when you’re talking to friends or people you know well.

  This is more relaxed and casual.

Common Responses:

• If someone asks ¿Cómo estás? (How are you?), you can reply with:

  • Bien, gracias. ¿Y tú? (Good, thank you. And you?)

Knowing these greetings and how to reply can help you communicate better. It also helps you understand the rich culture of Spanish-speaking people.