Greetings in Portuguese

Greetings

Saying Hello and More

In Portuguese, greetings are an important part of daily life and can change depending on the time of day. The most common greeting is "Olá" (Hello), which you can use at any time. For more specific greetings, Portuguese uses different words for morning, afternoon, and evening. These greetings are often used when entering a shop, meeting someone, or even when answering the phone.

Portuguese is spoken in many countries, but these basic greetings are understood everywhere. The word "bom" means "good" and changes slightly depending on the gender and time of day. For example, "bom dia" (good morning) uses "bom" because "dia" (day) is masculine, while "boa tarde" (good afternoon) uses "boa" because "tarde" (afternoon) is feminine.

Here are some basic greetings to get you started:

Try using these when you meet people or say goodbye!