What is the difference between que tal and Como estas?

¿Qué tal? could also mean What's up? If you are asking about their health, go with ¿Cómo estás? If you are just asking "How are you doing?", How are things going?(¿Cómo va?/¿Cómo anda?)
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Is que tal estas formal or informal?

¿Qué tal? is used in both, informal and formal situations, so you can greet an elderly person with ¿qué tal?
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Is Que tal a greeting?

Yes, it is a very informal greeting. It is written correctly like this: ¿Qué tal? = How are things with you /How are you doing?
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What is the correct response to Que tal?

2 Answers. Bien, bien,¿ y usted/tu? Muy bien, gracias, is the straightforward reply and as Annie says it is polite to ask how they are. You could also say 'genial' or if your feeling out of sorts 'asi, asi' [so, so] The last two answers are to someone who is interested in how you feel ie a friend.
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Who uses Que tal?

In Spain this expression is used frequently and while it isn't the most elegant expression there is nothing wrong with using it on a regular basis (in fact, most people do). We might warn you though that most people don't ask you ¿qué tal? in a deep or profound sense.
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What's the meaning of Hola Que tal?

= How are You? This is more literal as it is related to the actual words. ¿Qué tal? = How are things/How are you doing? It is a colloquial phrase that cannot be literally translated to make sense in this context.
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What is meaning of Como estas?

¿Cómo estás? (How are you?) It`s a question that they certainly ask you frequently when you come to Spain.
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Does Mucho Gusto mean?

Mucho Gusto

Pronounced: Moo-cho Goo-stow. This phrase means “nice to meet you.” It is obviously used when you're meeting someone for the first time.
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How do you say que tal formally?

' ¿Qué tal? is also used in Spain to greet an elderly person. We'd probably use it followed by "don/doña" if we want to make it slightly more formal: "¿Qué tal Don Antonio?" But even if you don't use don/doña, this is still used and it is not considered too informal.
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How do you respond to Como estas like a native?

11 Responses to “Cómo estás” that will make you sound like a native speaker
  1. Estoy bien. I'm fine.
  2. Estoy mal. I'm not well.
  3. Todo bien.
  4. No me puedo quejar.
  5. No puedo quejarme.
  6. Bien, aquí nomás.
  7. Estoy más o menos. I'm ok.
  8. Bien, en lo que cabe. Fine, all things considered.
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What is hasta luego?

Definition of hasta luego

: until later : see you later.
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What dialect is Que tal?

que tal - translated from Spanish to English.
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How do you respond to adios?

You can say, "¡Nos vemos!" It means, "See you later!" You can use, "Nos vemos," with pretty much any friend or family member if you are going to see that person within the following week or so.
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What do you say after El gusto es mio?

The correct response for this statement is: "El gusto es mio." (Please note-There is an accent mark over the i in the word mio." This can be translated directly to "The pleasure is mine." The statement also means "It is my pleasure," and translated loosely as "It's nice to meet you too." It is best to never answer the ...
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How do you respond to Como se llama?

Cómo te llamas is answered with Yo me llamo… or Me llamo… [given name]. The phrase has been recorded in its current form in Spanish since at least the mid-1500s.
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How do I respond to Ola?

If in passing someone says “hola!” to you, it would acceptable to reply: “como estas?” Bonito. Pronounced: bone-eat-oh. This word means “beautiful.” It could simply be used anytime you see something that you like.
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What is no comprendo mean?

Phrase. no comprendo. I don't understand.
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Do Mexicans use Que tal?

In Mexico, ¿Qué tal? means “What's happening?” or “What's up?” as opposed to “How are you?” or “How are things going?” as you may have learned in your Spanish textbook or class. So, it's much more casual than the same phrase would be in other dialects of Spanish.
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What do we call Tal in English?

lake countable noun. A lake is a large area of fresh water, surrounded by land. 2.
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Where is hasta luego?

Rough English translation: Literally speaking, hasta luego translates to “see you later”* and is the most common way to say goodbye to someone in Spain.
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How does que tal translate?

Tal functions as an adverb with qué in questions to ask how people or things are. Literal translations of such sentences generally aren't possible, since such questions are often casual and idiomatic, so context will determine what's meant. Hola ¿qué tal? (Hi, how are you?)
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What is the meaning of hasta la vista baby?

: until the (next) view : see you later.
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What is the meaning of Buenas tardes?

Translation of "buenas tardes" in English. Adverb Noun. good afternoon. good evening. good day hello good night.
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