To sign 'hola' (hello), start with your dominant hand in an open flat shape with your fingers together. Bring your hand up near the side of your forehead, keeping your palm facing forward. Move your hand outward and slightly away from your head in a crisp, welcoming motion, similar to a gentle salute.
Sign 'hola' with a warm smile, then point to the person and sign 'how' and 'you' with an inquiring facial expression.
Point to yourself, sign 'want', 'say', and then use the crisp, outward salute motion for 'hola'.
Sign 'hola', then point to yourself, sign 'name', and proceed to fingerspell your name.
Sign 'hola' with a warm smile, then point to the person and sign 'how' and 'you' with an inquiring facial expression.
Point to yourself, sign 'want', 'say', and then use the crisp, outward salute motion for 'hola'.
Sign 'hola', then point to yourself, sign 'name', and proceed to fingerspell your name.
No, the sign is exactly the same! ASL is its own language and doesn't change its signs based on spoken languages like English or Spanish. You use the standard ASL greeting, though you might mouth 'hola' if you choose.
Yes, a casual side-to-side wave is also perfectly acceptable for 'hi' or 'hello' in informal situations. However, the salute-like motion is the standard dictionary sign for a general greeting.
You should always use your dominant hand for one-handed signs like this. If you are right-handed, use your right hand; if you are left-handed, use your left hand.
