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How to Say "How are you?" in Latin

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Quomodo te habes?
"How are you?" in Latin ยท say it like kwoh-moh-doh tay hah-bes

The most natural way to say "How are you?" in Latin is Quomodo te habes?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Quid agis?
Commonly used in casual settings.
Ut vales?
More formal, often used in letters.

When to use it

Use 'Quomodo te habes?' when greeting someone and asking about their well-being. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. You can use 'Quid agis?' among friends or peers for a more casual tone.

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Examples in Latin

LatinEnglish
Quomodo te habes, amice?How are you, friend?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'Quid est?', which means 'What is it?'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Quomodo te habes?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Latin with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a difference between 'Quomodo te habes?' and 'Quid agis?'?

Yes, 'Quomodo te habes?' is slightly more formal than 'Quid agis?', which is more casual.

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