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South American Spanish
¿Aló?
Used when answering a phone call in various Spanish-speaking regions.
Literal Meaning
A greeting used when answering a telephone call
Actual Meaning
Phone greeting
Examples in Context

Es común empezar una llamada con '¿Hola?' en Argentina y '¿Aló?' en Colombia.

Cuando me llamaron, respondí con un '¿Hola?' para iniciar la conversación.

Al contestar el teléfono, siempre digo '¿Aló?' para verificar si la otra persona está allí.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Make sure to listen to the other person's response after this greeting; it will indicate that they have answered and are ready to talk.
  • 2In many South American countries, the way to answer the phone can vary: 'Hello?' is more common in Argentina, while 'Aló?' is more commonly used in Colombia and other regions.
  • 3You can use this phrase in an informal and friendly manner, which is very common in calls between friends or family.
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