Lesson note
Puerto Rico Tip: "Funda" is Puerto Rico's common everyday word for a bag, used interchangeably with "bolsa."
Note: The cashier line "Cajero nĂșmero dos, por favor, al frente" reflects generic Spanish retail phrasing, not a confirmed Puerto Rico-specific announcement â treat it as a plausible example rather than an exact quote.
A kiss on the cheek: Friends and family in Puerto Rico often greet each other with a light kiss on the cheek, even people they have just met through friends; men often greet each other with a handshake or a hug.
Tip: turn pronunciation off to test yourself.
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Time-of-day greetings · Saludos segĂșn la hora
- Good morning, how did you sleep?
- Buenos dĂas, ÂżcĂłmo amaneciste?BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs, ÂżKOH-moh ah-mah-neh-SEES-teh?
- Well, thanks. Good morning.
- Bien, gracias. Buenos dĂas.byehn, GRAH-syahs. BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs.
- Good afternoon, teacher.
- Buenas tardes, profesora.BWEH-nahs TAHR-dehs, proh-feh-SOH-rah.
- Good afternoon, come on in.
- Buenas tardes, pasen adelante.BWEH-nahs TAHR-dehs, PAH-sehn ah-deh-LAHN-teh.
- Good evening, everyone.
- Buenas noches a todos.BWEH-nahs NOH-chehs ah TOH-dohs.
- Good night, sleep well.
- Buenas noches, que descanses.BWEH-nahs NOH-chehs, keh dehs-KAHN-sehs.
đ© Polite greetings (usted) · Saludos con respeto
- How are you? (polite)
- ÂżCĂłmo estĂĄ usted?ÂżKOH-moh ehs-TAH oos-TEHD?
- Nice to meet you, sir. / ma'am.
- Mucho gusto, señor. / Mucho gusto, señora.MOO-choh GOOS-toh, seh-NYOHR. / MOO-choh GOOS-toh, seh-NYOH-rah.
- Pleased to meet you. (male / female)
- Encantado. / Encantada.ehn-kahn-TAH-doh. / ehn-kahn-TAH-dah.
- What's your name? (polite)
- ÂżCĂłmo se llama usted?ÂżKOH-moh seh YAH-mah oos-TEHD?
đŹ Real answers to "how are you" · Respuestas reales a "ÂżcĂłmo estĂĄs?"
- How are you today?
- ÂżCĂłmo estĂĄs hoy?ÂżKOH-moh ehs-TAHS oy?
- So-so, a little tired.
- MĂĄs o menos, un poco cansado.mahs oh MEH-nohs, oon POH-koh kahn-SAH-doh.
- Everything okay?
- ÂżTodo bien?ÂżTOH-doh byehn?
- Honestly, a bit busy today.
- La verdad, un poco ocupada hoy.lah vehr-DAHD, oon POH-koh oh-koo-PAH-dah oy.
- How are you feeling?
- ÂżCĂłmo te sientes?ÂżKOH-moh teh SYEHN-tehs?
đ§âđ€âđ§ Casual greetings among friends · Saludos casuales entre amigos
- What's up? Everything good?
- ÂżQuĂ© tĂș haces? ÂżTodo bien?Âżkeh too AH-sehs? ÂżTOH-doh byehn?
- There, hanging in there. And you?
- AhĂ, en la lucha. ÂżY tĂș?ah-EE, ehn lah LOO-chah. Âżee too?
- What's up, buddy?
- ¿Qué hay, pana?¿keh eye, PAH-nah?
- Here, chilling. What's going on?
- AquĂ, tranquilo. ÂżQuĂ© es la que hay?ah-KEE, trahn-KEE-loh. Âżkeh ehs lah keh eye?
- Hey, see you later!
- ÂĄEy, nos vemos luego!ÂĄey, nohs VEH-mohs LWEH-goh!
- Alright, take care!
- ÂĄDale, cuĂdate!ÂĄDAH-leh, kwee-DAH-teh!
đȘ Arriving somewhere · Llegando a algĂșn lugar
- We're here! Hello, everyone.
- ÂĄYa llegamos! Buenas a todos.ÂĄyah yeh-GAH-mohs! BWEH-nahs ah TOH-dohs.
- Finally! Come in, come in.
- ÂĄAl fin! Pasen, pasen.ÂĄahl feen! PAH-sehn, PAH-sehn.
- Excuse me, has mass already started?
- Con permiso, Âżya empezĂł la misa?kohn pehr-MEE-soh, Âżyah ehm-peh-SOH lah MEE-sah?
- No, not yet, sit here.
- No, todavĂa no, siĂ©ntate aquĂ.noh, toh-dah-VEE-ah noh, SYEHN-tah-teh ah-KEE.
- So happy to see you all! Thanks for inviting us.
- ÂĄFeliz de verlos! Gracias por invitarnos.ÂĄfeh-LEES deh VEHR-lohs! GRAH-syahs pohr een-vee-TAHR-nohs.
đ Greeting a cashier or store clerk · Saludando a un cajero o cajera
- Hi there, how are you?
- Buenas, ÂżcĂłmo estĂĄ?BWEH-nahs, ÂżKOH-moh ehs-TAH?
- Good, thanks, how can I help you?
- Bien, gracias, ¿en qué le puedo ayudar?byehn, GRAH-syahs, ¿ehn keh leh PWEH-doh ah-yoo-DAHR?
- Cashier number two, please, to the front.
- Cajero nĂșmero dos, por favor, al frente.kah-HEH-roh NOO-meh-roh dohs, pohr fah-VOHR, ahl FREHN-teh.
- Do you need a bag?
- ÂżNecesita funda?Âżneh-seh-SEE-tah FOON-dah?
- Yes, please, a plastic bag.
- SĂ, por favor, una funda plĂĄstica.see, pohr fah-VOHR, OO-nah FOON-dah PLAHS-tee-kah.
- Cash or card?
- ÂżEfectivo o tarjeta?Âżeh-fehk-TEE-voh oh tahr-HEH-tah?
- With card, please.
- Con tarjeta, por favor.kohn tahr-HEH-tah, pohr fah-VOHR.
- Have a good day. Thanks for your purchase!
- Que tenga un buen dĂa. ÂĄGracias por su compra!keh TEHN-gah oon bwehn DEE-ah. ÂĄGRAH-syahs pohr soo KOHM-prah!
đŹ Greeting phrases · Frases para saludar
- How are you?
- ÂżCĂłmo estĂĄs?ÂżKOH-moh ehs-TAHS?
- Good, thanks, and you?
- Bien, gracias, Âży tĂș?byehn, GRAH-syahs, Âżee too?
- Hi, how are you?
- Hola, ÂżcĂłmo estĂĄs?OH-lah, ÂżKOH-moh ehs-TAHS?
đž Puerto Rican greetings · Saludos boricuas
- How are you? (Puerto Rican word order)
- ÂżCĂłmo tĂș estĂĄs?ÂżKOH-moh too ehs-TAHS?
- See you in a little while.
- Nos vemos ahorita.nohs VEH-mohs ah-oh-REE-tah.
- What's up, bro?
- ¿Qué hay, mano?¿keh ay, MAH-noh?
- Woo-hoo! / Yay!
- ÂĄWepa!ÂĄWEH-pah!