Olá
Hello
Language note: A common way to greet someone in Portugal at any time of day.
Culture note: Portuguese people often say ‘Olá’ with a friendly smile!
Context: You greet the taxi driver as you enter the taxi.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Olá
[oh-lah]
Hello
A common greeting used to say hello.
Quando vi meu amigo, eu disse 'Olá'.
When I saw my friend, I said 'Hello'.
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