Used at the beginning of a conversation to greet someone.
Literal Meaning
How are you?
Actual Meaning
A common greeting used to inquire about someone's well-being.
Examples in Context
¡Hola, Juan! ¿Cómo te va?
¿Cómo estás, Laura? Hace tiempo que no te veía.
Helpful Tips
1This phrase can be responded to with 'Bien, gracias' (Good, thank you).
2It's a polite way to open a conversation.
3It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
¿Qué tal?
¿Cómo andas?
Mucho gusto
¿Cómo te va?
Saludos
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¿Qué onda?
¿qué pasa?
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