Oi, linda!
to a woman, casual, Brazil
Oi, linda! is the friendly Brazilian way to say "hello, beautiful" to a woman, and Oi, lindo! to a man. Oi is the everyday word for "hi". It is also called Olá, bonita.
Meaning: affectionate hello (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Oi, linda! | to a woman, casual, Brazil |
| Oi, lindo! | to a man, casual |
| Olá, bonita | to a woman, polite |
Use it with a partner, a friend or someone you know well. Said to a stranger it may come across as forward.
Which one should you use?
Olá is a little more formal than oi, so Olá, bonita sounds more polite and less playful.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending of the pet word follows the person you speak to: -a for a woman and -o for a man.
Did you know?
- The Brazilian oi is not used in the same way in Portugal, where olá is the more common first greeting.
Examples in context
- Oi, linda! Que saudade!Hello, beautiful! I missed you!
- Oi, lindo, tudo bem?Hi, handsome, how are you?
- Olá, bonita, bem-vinda!Hello, beautiful, welcome!
Example conversation
Vinícius picks up his girlfriend Amanda at the airport in Guarulhos.
- ViníciusOi, linda! Como foi a viagem?Hello, beautiful! How was the trip?
- AmandaOi, amor! Foi ótima.Hi, love! It was great.
- ViníciusQue bom que você chegou.I am so glad you arrived.
