Spanish greetings change depending on the time of day. Unlike English, there are different words for "hello" in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Hola | Hello / Hi |
| Buenos días | Good morning |
| Buenas tardes | Good afternoon |
| Buenas noches | Good evening |
| ¿Cómo estás? | How are you? |
| Muy bien | Very well |
| Adiós | Goodbye |
| Hasta luego | See you later |
— Hola! ¿Cómo estás?
— Muy bien, gracias. ¿Y tú?
— Bien también. ¡Hasta luego!
"¡" and "¿" at the start of sentences are unique to Spanish. Always use them when writing questions and exclamations!