Show that you care about people's background and culture. How do you greet in the Portuguese language?

Question

A good way to make friendships and express legitimate interest in a person is to greet them in their own language!

Answer 1

Hi there,

Greeting someone in their own language is indeed a wonderful way to show respect and genuine interest in their background and culture. In Portuguese, there are several ways to greet people, depending on the time of day and the level of formality. Here are some common greetings:

1. Olá (Hello) - A friendly and neutral greeting suitable for most situations.
2. Oi (Hi) - An informal greeting used among friends and close acquaintances.
3. Bom dia (Good morning) - Used until around noon.
4. Boa tarde (Good afternoon) - Used from noon until sunset.
5. Boa noite (Good evening/night) - Used after sunset and also as a farewell.

Additionally, showing interest in someone's culture by learning and using these greetings can help build connections and foster friendships. For example, when meeting a Brazilian, saying "Oi, tudo bem?" (Hi, how are you?) can create an immediate sense of familiarity and warmth.

If you're interested in learning more about Portuguese greetings or the language in general, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help!

Best regards,

Rubens

Answer 2

If you are in Brazil and you want to show that you care about their culture and background you can greet them by saying:

Como Vai or Como Vai Você

Also Boa Tarde is sufficient. If they ask you Como Vai - all you need to respond with is Bem or Tudo Bem e Você

Answer 3

If you are in Portugal or are speaking to a European Portuguese speaker, and you want to show that you care about their culture and background you can greet them by saying:

"Olá!" = "Hello!"

"É um prazer conhecer!"= "It's a pleasure to meet you!"

"Como é que estás?" = "How are you?"

"Bom dia" = "Good morning"

Hope this helps! :)

Answer 4

The best way to greet in Portuguese is to simply say, "Oi!"

It is the most popular and informal form of "Hello," and if you say nothing else in Portuguese, you still sound pretty friendly!

Answer 5

thank you = obrigado -- pronounced:  /obɾiˈɡadu/

good morning = bom dia -- pronounced: /bõ ˈd͡ʒiɐ/

good afternoon = boa tarde -- pronounced: /ˈbo.a ˈtaɹ.d͡ʒi/

good evening = boa noite -- pronounced: /bo.ɐ.ˈnoj.t͡ʃi/

bye = tchau -- pronounced: /ˈt͡ʃaw/

how are you? = como vai? -- pronounced: Co-mo vie'ee

Some people say that we Brazilians sing when we speak... so, I guess you have to sing a little when trying to speak the words above :-)