The phrase "how are you" in Portuguese can be translated in different ways depending on formality and region. Common informal ways to say "how are you?" include:
- "Tudo bem?" (meaning "everything good?")
- "Como vai?" or "Como está?" (both meaning "how are you?")
- "Como você está?" mainly used in Brazil, meaning "how are you?"
- "Como estás?" used in Portugal for informal situations.
For formal contexts, especially with strangers or elders, "Como vai?" or "Como está?" are appropriate. A casual greeting often used is "Oi, tudo bem?" (Hi, how are you?). To respond, common answers are:
- "Bem, obrigado" (if male) or "Bem, obrigada" (if female) meaning "well, thanks."
- "Muito bem" meaning "very well."
- "Mais ou menos" meaning "so-so."
- "Tudo bem" meaning "all good."
In summary, the most common way to say "how are you?" in Portuguese is "Tudo bem?" or "Como vai?" depending on context and location.
