Tudo bem
/ˈtu.du ˈbẽj̃/
In Portuguese, all good is said as Tudo bem.
Tudo bem is a versatile phrase used to mean all good. When used with rising intonation as a question, Tudo bem? functions as a common greeting meaning 'How are you?' or 'Is everything okay?'
Meaning: all good (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tudo (everything) and bem (well).
Which one should you use?
While Tudo bem is the most common way to say all good, it is slightly more neutral/standard than the more colloquial Tudo certo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is invariable. It does not change based on gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈtu.du ˈbẽj̃/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
When do people say it?
When someone asks you Tudo bem?, a standard response is Tudo bem. to indicate that you are doing well.
Did you know?
- The phrase Tudo bem is so common that it can be used as a way to end a conversation or a request, essentially meaning 'Is that understood?'
- While Tudo bem? is a standard greeting, in much more casual settings, Brazilians often skip it entirely for a simple Tudo? which means 'Everything?'
- The word tudo traces its roots back to the Latin tōtus, making it a distant linguistic cousin to the English word 'total'.
Examples in context
- Tudo bem.All good.This example shows the phrase used as a statement.Tatoeba #1196341 by alexmarcelo, translation #11841456 by Tatoebauser
- Tudo bem?All good?This example shows the phrase used as a question.Tatoeba #1196342 by alexmarcelo, translation #8809687 by shekitten
- Tudo bem!All good!This example shows the phrase used as an exclamation.Tatoeba #1381835 by tulio, translation #12823375 by GustaBR
- Obrigado por perguntar. Está tudo bem comigo.Thank you for asking. I'm all good.
- O relatório está finalizado e tudo está em ordem.The report is finished, and everything is all good.
- Não se preocupe, estou de boa.Don't worry, I'm all good.
- Estou tranquilo/a, obrigado/a. Como está você?I'm all good, thank you. How about you?
Example conversation
Juliana and Rodrigo meet at a coffee shop.
- JulianaOi, Rodrigo! Tudo bem?Hi, Rodrigo! All good?
- RodrigoTudo bem, Juliana. E com você?All good, Juliana. And with you?
- JulianaTudo bem também!All good too!
- RodrigoQue bom.That's good.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry tudo bem.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bem, tudo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
