Costa Ricans, or “Ticos”, have unique greetings. “¡Pura vida!” serves as both hello and goodbye, embodying the country’s laid-back attitude. “¿Cómo estás, mae?” is a friendly way to greet a friend, with “mae” being a common term for “dude”. “Tuanis” is used to say “cool” or “great” in response to greetings.
Cuban greetings are lively and informal. “¿Qué bolá?” is a common way to say “What’s up?”. “¿Cómo andas, acere?” is another friendly greeting, with “acere” meaning “buddy”. “¿Qué vuelta?” is used to ask what’s going on. When saying goodbye, you might hear “Nos vemos, yuma” if you’re a foreigner, as “yuma” refers to foreigners, especially…
Dominican greetings are colorful and expressive. “¿Qué lo que?” is a common way to say “What’s up?”. “Dimelo” (literally “tell me”) is used as a greeting among friends. “¿Cómo tú ta’?” is a colloquial way of asking “How are you?”. When leaving, you might hear “Nos vemos, tigre” with “tigre” being a friendly term for…
Ecuadorian greetings vary by region. In Quito, “¿Qué más ve?” is a common greeting. “¿Cómo estás, pana?” is used among friends, with “pana” meaning buddy. In the coast, you might hear “¿Qué más, mi pez?” (What’s up, my fish?). “Chévere” is often used in response to greetings, meaning “cool” or “great”.
Salvadorans have unique expressions in their greetings. “¿Qué ondas, vos?” is a common way to say “What’s up?”. “¿Qué tal?” is widely used to ask how someone is doing. “¡Qué punta!” is an exclamation that can mean hello or express surprise. When saying goodbye, “Nos vemos” or “Ahí nos vidrios” (a play on words meaning…
In Equatorial Guinea, Spanish mixes with local languages. “¿Cómo estás?” is commonly used, but you might also hear “¿Qué tal?”. “Buenos días” (Good morning) and “Buenas tardes/noches” (Good afternoon/evening) are widely used. In more informal settings, “¿Qué hay?” (What’s there?) is a popular greeting. “Hasta luego” is a common way to say goodbye.
Guatemalan greetings often include “vos”, a form of “you”. “¿Qué ondas, vos?” is a friendly way to say “What’s up?”. “¿Qué tal?” is widely used to ask how someone is doing. “Buena onda” (good vibes) is often used in response to greetings. When parting, you might hear “Nos vemos” or “Que te vaya bien” (May…
When you find yourself in Honduras, you’ll quickly discover that the locals have their own unique way of saying hello and goodbye. This guide will help you navigate the world of Honduran greetings, allowing you to connect with the friendly people you’ll meet on your journey. Saying Hello Saying Goodbye By using these local greetings,…
In Argentina, you’ll often hear “¡Hola, che!” as a friendly hello. “¿Qué hacés?” is a common way to ask “How are you?” The Italian influence is evident in greetings like “Chau” for goodbye. In formal situations, “Buen día” (Good day) is widely used, while “Buenas” works as a catch-all greeting throughout the day.
Bolivians often start conversations with “¿Qué tal?” (How’s it going?). “Buen día” is common in the morning, while “Buenas tardes/noches” are used later. In informal settings, you might hear “¿Cómo estás, pues?” with “pues” adding a distinctly Bolivian touch. “Jallalla” is a greeting from Aymara, often used alongside Spanish in the Andean regions.