Greetings (saudações) are an important part of any language and are a way to show respect and courtesy to others. This lesson presents several different ways to greet people, depending on the time of day and the relationship between the speakers.
Essential Greetings in Brazilian Portuguese: Mastering the Basics
Here is a general overview of common greetings in Brazilian Portuguese that you'll learn in this lesson. Please note that at this point, you don't need to worry about memorizing or perfecting the pronunciation of these greetings. The aim of this section is to introduce them to you and give you an idea of how they're used.
- Bom dia! (Good morning!): This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It's a polite greeting to be used in the morning.
- Como você está? (How are you?): This phrase can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It's a common way to ask about someone's well-being.
- Estou bem, obrigado(a). E você? (I'm doing well, thanks. And you?): This response can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It's a polite way to state that you're doing well and inquire about the other person's well-being.
- Também estou bem, obrigado(a). (I'm doing well too, thanks.): This response can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It's a polite way to affirm that you're also doing well.
- (Prazer em conhecê-lo(a). (Nice to meet you.): This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when you meet someone for the first time.
- Até logo! (See you later): This phrase is more commonly used in informal contexts among friends or acquaintances when saying goodbye.
- Adeus! (Goodbye): This phrase can be used in both formal and informal contexts when saying goodbye. It's a more formal way to say goodbye.
- Olá! (Hello): This phrase can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It's a simple and general greeting.
- Boa noite! (Good night!): This phrase can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It's a polite greeting used in the evening.
- Tchau! (Bye!): This phrase is more commonly used in informal contexts among friends or acquaintances when saying goodbye.
- Até logo! (See you soon!): This phrase is more commonly used in informal contexts when saying goodbye with the intention of meeting again soon.
- Até amanhã! (See you tomorrow!): This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when saying goodbye with the intention of meeting again the next day.
- Boa noite! (Good night!): This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when saying goodbye or wishing someone a peaceful night's sleep.
- Boa tarde! (Good afternoon!): This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts as a polite greeting during the afternoon.
In the following pages, you'll find exercises specially designed to help you learn and memorize these greetings effectively. Through practice and repetition, you'll gain confidence in using them naturally.