- Hola = Hello, Hi
- Adiós = Goodbye
- ¿Cómo estás? = How are you? (informal)
- ¿Cómo está? = How are you? (formal)
While you learn to talk Spanish, it is important that you pay attention to the formal and informal uses of words. If you're a foreigner, then it is unlikely you would be criticized, but you may be politely corrected.
- The informal usage should be used when greeting someone you know personally and are on a first-name basis with.
- The formal usage is for pe...FULL STORY HERE