Literal translation
What such?
Natural translation
How’s it going?
What it really means
Universal casual greeting — works everywhere.
When Spanish speakers use it
Anyone, anytime.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué tal? — Bien, ¿y tú?How’s it going? — Good, you?
Regional differences
- General: Universal.
Natural replies you can use
Bien, ¿y tú?Todo bien
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