a-lô
[ʔaː˧˧ lo˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(interjection) hello (when answering the telephone)
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Peter. Phước yêu… Alô? Alô, anh còn đó không?Peter. Phước dear… Hello? Hello, you're still there?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(interjection) testing 1-2-3 (to test intercoms and microphones)
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to call someone on a telephone
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Sense 4
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Common questions
What does “a-lô” mean?
(interjection) hello (when answering the telephone)
Is “a-lô” formal or informal?
a-lô is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.