How to say “how are you” in Spanish
“How are you” in Spanish
¿cómo estás?
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Casual form. Use “¿cómo está?” when speaking politely to someone you don’t know.
Example sentences
Hola, ¿cómo estás?
Hi, how are you?
—¿Cómo estás? —Muy bien, gracias.
“How are you?” “Very well, thanks.”
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