Apr 18, 2023 · Hola is the most common way to say “hello” in Spanish. It’s pretty easy to remember, too, since the Spanish and English greetings look so similar! It’s common for beginner speakers to pronounce the word with a hard “h” sound, as in “hula” or “herald.” In Spanish though, the “h” is almost always silent, unless it’s preceded by a “c.” Okay, you’ve probably already heard somewhere that Hola means “hello” in Spanish. But what is the proper pronunciation of “hello” in Spanish? As mentioned, Spanish pronunciation is very different from English pronunciation. igajSP.