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/Sounds like 'HAH-lah'/

In Spain, an exclamation of encouragement, surprise, or to indicate that something is starting or ending. A well-timed 'hala' can convey more than ten words and can mean everything depending on the tone.

Example

"Come on, let's go, we're running late!"

"Come on! I didn't expect it to turn out so well."

Regional synonyms:

Trago o bebida alcohólica en Chile. 'Tomar copete' es beber alcohol, e 'ir por un copete' es la invitación clásica a salir por unas cervezas o tragos.