Olá!
Hello!
Language note: Standard greeting in Portugal. You can stretch it a bit: “Oláá!” to sound friendly.
Culture note: In Portugal, a simple “Olá!” with a smile is perfect; strangers don’t usually do big, loud greetings.
Context: At Porto-Campanhã station, you approach the ticket office and greet the staff member.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Olá
[oh-LAH]
Hello / Hi
A common greeting in European Portuguese, used in both formal and informal situations.
Olá, vou apanhar o comboio para Lisboa.
Hello, I'm going to catch the train to Lisbon.
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