Hola Means Hello Lyrics - Sesame Street

Luis: Each time we meet 

At work or the street 

We always say "hello" 

But you say 

Maria: "Hola" 

Luis: And I say, "hola" 

Both: It's a word that we both know 

"Hola" means "hi" 

"Hello", not "goodbye" 

Why, everywhere you go 

Maria: The girls say "hola" 

Luis: The boys say "hola" 

Both: 'Cause "hola" means "hello" 

(they dance as background voices oooh and ahhh) 

Both: It's not just a fad 

Tell Mommy and Dad 

That "hola"'s what to say 

Luis: So try an "hola" 

Maria: Repeat, say "hola" 

Both: Tell them "hola"'s here to stay 

Maria: Latins from Alaska 

Or from Spain or Saint Nebraska 

All say "hola" when they mean "hello" 

Luis: Latins from Havana 

Or Detroit or Old Montana 

Know that's just how the old greeting goes 

Both: Latins from Queens and the hip Argentines 

Say "hola" when greeting each other 

We know the way, we can all say 

"Hola, what's happening, brother?" 

Take it from us 

And don't make a fuss 

We want you in the know 

So just say "hola" 

Come on, say "hola" 

Say "hola" instead of "hello"