Portuguese phrases: Greetings and goodbyes
Brazilians often greet friends with a hug or a kiss on the cheek (one in São Paulo, two in Rio); in business, a handshake is usual.
Speed:
- Oi.Hi. · very common, fine in most situations; is a little more formal
- Bom dia.Good morning. · until about noon
- Boa tarde.Good afternoon. · from noon until it gets dark
- Boa noite.Good evening. / Good night. · after dark, both to greet and to say goodbye
- Tudo bem?How are you? · literally “all well?”; the usual informal greeting
- Tudo bom, e você?Fine, and you? · Portugal: with friends
- Como vai?How are you? · a little more formal; to an older person: or
- E aí?What's up? · very informal
- Tchau.Bye. · the usual goodbye in Brazil; Portugal also says
- Até logo.See you later.
- Até amanhã.See you tomorrow.
- A gente se vê.See you. · informal