Olá, boa tarde.
Hello, good afternoon.
Language note: Combines 'Olá' and 'Boa tarde' for a polite introduction.
Culture note: A polite and formal way to greet someone in the afternoon, especially in professional settings.
Context: You enter the restaurant and see the host. You greet them to start the conversation.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Olá
[Oh-lah]
Hello
A greeting used to say 'Hello'.
Ao entrar, disse: 'Olá', 'boa tarde'.
Upon entering, he said: 'Hello', 'good afternoon'.
boa
[Boh-ah]
Good
Used in greetings to indicate 'Good'.
Desejou um 'boa' tarde.
He wished a 'good' afternoon.
tarde
[TAR-d]
afternoon
The time of day from noon to evening.
Encontrei-o na 'tarde' no café.
I met him in the 'afternoon' at the café.
Phrase Parts
Olá
Boa tarde
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