The most common way to say "hey" in Spanish is "oye." It is a casual greeting used among friends and informal settings. Another casual option is "hola," which means "hello" and is very versatile for informal and formal contexts depending on tone and situation. Here are some casual ways to say "hey" or similar greetings in Spanish:
- oye (hey)
- ¿Qué pasa? (What's up?)
- ¿Qué onda? (What's up?)
- ¿Qué hay de nuevo? (What's new?)
For formal situations, greetings like "hola, ¿cómo está?" (hello, how are you?) are used, which are more polite and respectful. So, "hey" in Spanish is best translated as "oye." This covers informal and casual use and some context for greeting formality in Spanish.
