Olá a todos,
Whenever you go abroad it’s always good to learn a few basics, especially when you’re moving there. In this post, you will find a lesson of basic greetings in Portuguese that, when used, will sure be appreciated by locals! These friendly greetings will not only improve your communication but also make you feel more at ease when chatting with locals! ✨
Are you ready?
➡️ How to say “Hello” or “Hi” in Portuguese
Olá - Hello (standard)
Oi - Hello, Hi (informal)
Viva! - Hello (informal)
➡️ Morning greetings in Portuguese
Bom dia - Good morning (standard)
Dormiste bem? - [Did you] Sleep well? (informal)
➡️ Afternoon greetings in Portuguese
Boa tarde - Good afternoon (standard)
Como foi o teu dia? - How was your day? (informal)
Como foi o seu dia? - How was your day? (formal)
Boa noite - Good evening (standard - after 8 pm)
➡️ Formal and informal greetings in Portuguese
Como estás? - How are you? (standard)
Como está? - How are you? (formal)
Como vais? - How is it going? (informal)
Tudo bem? - What's up? (standard)
O que contas? - What’s happening? (informal)
Tem passado bem? - How’s it going? (formal)
Tens passado bem? - How’s it going? (standard)
Olá, pessoal/malta! - Hello, folks! (informal)
Olá, amigos! - Hello, friends! (informal)
Então, como estamos? - So, how are we? (informal)
Então, tudo bem? - So, all good? (informal)
➡️ Introductions in Portuguese
Como te chamas? – What’s your name? (standard)
Qual é o seu nome? – What’s your name? (formal)
Qual é o teu nome? – What’s your name? (standard)
O meu nome é - My name is (standard)
Chamo-me - My name is (standard)
Muito prazer - Pleased to meet you (standard)
Muito gosto - Nice to meet you (formal)
Prazer em conhecer-te - Nice to meet you (standard)
Prazer em conhecê-lo - Nice to meet you (formal)
De onde és? - Where are you from? (standard)
És de onde? - Where are you from? (standard)
Sou de Portugal - I’m from Portugal (standard)
Sou Português/Portuguesa - I’m Portuguese (standard)
➡️ How to Say “Goodbye” in Portuguese
Adeus - Goodbye (standard)
Tchau - Bye/See ya (informal)
Até já/Até logo/Até breve - See you soon (standard)
Tenha um bom dia/boa tarde/boa noite - Have a good day/good afternoon/good evening (formal)
Tem um bom dia/boa tarde/boa noite - Have a good day/good afternoon/good evening (standard)
Até amanhã - See you tomorrow (standard)
Abraço - Hug (informal)
Beijinho - Kiss. “Little kiss” (informal)
Beijo - Kiss (informal)
➡️ How to Answer the Phone in Portuguese
Olá? - Hello? (standard)
Estou? - Are you there? (standard)
Olá, quem fala? - Hello, who is it?/Hello, who’s speaking? (standard)
Como posso ajudar? - How may I help you? (standard)
Diga - Say it. (formal)
Diz - Say it. (informal)
Sim? - Yes? (informal)
➡️ Expressing gratitude and offering apologies in Portuguese
Obrigada - Thank you (standard, female)
Obrigado - Thank you (standard, male)
Muito obrigado/a – Thank you very much (standard)
Por favor – Please (standard)
Desculpa – Excuse me or I’m sorry (standard)
Desculpe – Excuse me or I’m sorry (formal)
Perdão – I’m sorry (standard)
De nada – You’re welcome (standard)
That's it! :D
I hope this little list helps you practice your Portuguese and engage in conversations with locals. They will surely appreciate receiving an “Obrigado/a” or a “Como está?” ☀️
Até logo :)
Juliane, OLS Community Manager - Portuguese