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Puerto Rican Spanish
¿Aló?
Used when answering a phone call to initiate conversation.
Literal Meaning
Hello?
Actual Meaning
Phone greeting
Examples in Context

Cuando llamé a su casa, ella contestó con un '¿Aló?' muy amigable.

Siempre que me contestan la llamada, digo '¿Aló?' para saludar.

En Puerto Rico, es común escuchar '¿Aló?' al inicio de una conversación telefónica.

Helpful Tips
  • 1In some places, you might say 'Hello' instead of '¿Aló?', so pay attention to how others respond.
  • 2You can use '¿Aló?' on any call, whether to friends or family, to show friendliness.
  • 3Remember that '¿Aló?' is an informal and friendly way to start a phone conversation.
  • 4It's good practice to wait for the other person to respond after saying '¿Aló?' before you start speaking.
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