Olá
hello
In Portugal hello is Olá and goodbye is Adeus. Friends often say Tchau when they part.
Meaning: greeting and farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Olá | hello |
| Adeus | goodbye |
| Tchau | casual, goodbye |
Use the time of day greetings Bom dia, Boa tarde and Boa noite for hello in shops. For goodbye, Até logo is also very common.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The friendly Viva can be a hello in Portugal. The farewell Tchau can be heard in Portugal as well as Brazil.
Did you know?
- The same greetings are used in both formal and casual settings in Portugal, except Tchau, which is only for friends.
Examples in context
- Olá! Como estás?Hello! How are you?
- Adeus, e boa viagem!Goodbye, and have a good trip!
Example conversation
Sónia greets her friend Hélder at the train station in Lisbon and says goodbye later.
- SóniaOlá, Hélder!Hello, Hélder!
- HélderOlá, Sónia. Tenho de ir.Hello, Sónia. I have to go.
- SóniaTchau, até logo!Bye, see you later!
