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What does “¿Cómo estás?” mean?

How are you?

Literal translation

How are you?

Natural translation

How are you?

What it really means

Standard greeting; ‘¿Cómo está?’ is the formal version.

When Spanish speakers use it

Anyone, anywhere.

Examples in context

  • ¿Cómo estás hoy?
    How are you today?

Regional differences

  • General: Universal.

Natural replies you can use

Bien, gracias, ¿y tú?Más o menos

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