olá e bem-vindo
/oˈla ˈɛ ˌbẽj̃ˈvĩ.du/word by word
The phrase 'hello and welcome' in Portuguese is olá e bem-vindo.
This phrase is used to receive someone and make them feel welcome. The component olá is a versatile greeting that can be used in both formal and informal situations.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
You can make the greeting more informal and casual by replacing olá with oi, resulting in oi e bem-vindo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective bem-vindo must agree in gender with the person being welcomed. Use olá e bem-vinda when welcoming a female, olá e bem-vindos when welcoming more than one person and olá e bem-vindas when welcoming a group consisting only of women.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /oˈla ˈɛ ˌbẽj̃ˈvĩ.du/. The stress is on the second of six syllables.
When do people say it?
In some Portuguese-speaking countries, a kiss on the cheek is common among friends and acquaintances when greeting.
Did you know?
- The word bem-vindo shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'welcome', as both stem from a Proto-Germanic root describing a 'welcome guest'.
- In Portugal, a welcoming kiss on the cheek is typically given on the right side first, whereas in some other cultures it starts on the left.
- In Brazil, the casual greeting oi is often repeated twice as oi, oi to show extra enthusiasm or friendliness when welcoming someone.
Examples in context
- Olá e bem-vindo ao Tatoeba!Hello and welcome to Tatoeba!This sentence demonstrates how to use olá e bem-vindo in a welcoming context.Tatoeba #13977656 by Castro5432, translation #13976980 by rul
- Boa noite, seja bem-vinda à nossa cidade.Good evening, welcome to our city.
- Olá e bem-vindo à nossa casa.Hello and welcome to our home.
- Olá e bem-vindo ao novo clube.Hello and welcome to the new club.
Example conversation
Gabriel is greeting Camila at the entrance of his office.
- GabrielOlá e bem-vindo, Camila!Hello and welcome, Camila!
- CamilaMuito obrigada, Gabriel.Thank you very much, Gabriel.
- GabrielPor favor, entre e sente-se.Please, come in and have a seat.
- CamilaEu agradeço a recepção.I appreciate the welcome.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (olá, e, bem-vindo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bem-vindo, e, olá, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
