allo
word
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) - অ্যালোRussian: аллоJapanese: もしもしVietnamese: a lôKorean: 여보세요Turkish: aloUrdu: ہیلو (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: halo (santai)
Example Sentences
Children ran by shouting, 'Allo!'
basic
Allo, mate! Long time no see.
natural
Allo, who's there?
basic
She answered the phone and said, 'Allo?'
basic
You could hear him on the phone— 'Allo? Can you hear me?'
natural
He always starts his calls with a cheerful 'Allo!'
natural