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Central American Spanish
¿Aló?
Used when answering a phone call in Spanish-speaking contexts.
Literal Meaning
A form of greeting used in conversation, particularly when answering a phone call.
Actual Meaning
Phone greeting
Examples in Context

Cuando llamas a alguien, siempre empiezas con '¿Aló?' para asegurarte de que te respondan.

Aló, soy yo, ¿puedo hablar con María?

Aló, ¿me escuchas bien? Quería saber si está todo listo para la reunión.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Remember that intonation can indicate whether the person is happy or surprised to receive your call.
  • 2It's common in many parts of Central America, so if you hear this word when they answer the phone, you know a conversation is starting.
  • 3Use '¿Aló?' as a phone greeting, similar to 'hello' in English, to initiate the conversation.
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