Olá
Hello
Language note: A friendly, informal greeting. Can be used in both professional and casual settings.
Culture note: In Portugal, it's customary to greet people even in elevators or small shops. A simple 'Olá' is often enough.
Context: You arrive at a career event and start a conversation with someone you find interesting.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Olá
[Oh-lah]
Hello
A common greeting used to say hello or hi.
Quando cheguei ao evento, disse: Olá, tudo bem?
When I arrived at the event, I said: Hello, how are you?
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