Allo Meaning in English

word

US

/əˈloʊ/

uh-LOH

UK

/əˈləʊ/

uh-LOH

Definition

'Allo' is an informal way to say 'hello,' especially used when answering the phone or as a casual greeting.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal; often used in British English, on the phone, or playfully in conversation. Not suitable for formal situations. Common as 'allo?' when answering calls.

• Spanish: hola (informal) - aló (teléfono)
• Portuguese (BR): alô (telefone) - alô (informal, saudação)
• Portuguese (PT): alô (telefone) - olá (informal, saudação)
• Chinese (Simplified): 喂 (打电话用语)
• Chinese (Traditional): 喂 (打電話用語)
• Hindi: हेलो (फोन पर) - हैलो (अनौपचारिक अभिवादन)
• Arabic: ألو (الهاتف) - مرحباً (غير رسمي)
• Bengali: হ্যালো (অফিশিয়াল নয়) - অ্যালো
• Russian: алло
• Japanese: もしもし
• Vietnamese: a lô
• Korean: 여보세요
• Turkish: alo
• Urdu: ہیلو (غیر رسمی)
• Indonesian: halo (santai)

Example Sentences

Allo, who's there?

basic

She answered the phone and said, 'Allo?'

basic

Children ran by shouting, 'Allo!'

basic

You could hear him on the phone— 'Allo? Can you hear me?'

natural

Allo, mate! Long time no see.

natural

He always starts his calls with a cheerful 'Allo!'

natural