Greetings

Hello in Portuguese is “olá”. While this greeting is understood everywhere, it’s actually not the most common way to greet people in Brazil. “Olá” is often used in more formal situations, with people you don’t know well, or in written language. Listen to my recording below to learn how to pronounce “olá’. Does “olá” sound […]

Want to greet someone in Brazil? The most common way to say “hi” is with a friendly “oi!” Here’s how to pronounce it and use it like a local. How do Brazilians greet each other? In Brazil, greetings are usually warm and informal. Physical touch is common: handshakes, hugs, or air kisses, but tone is