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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