Oi, pessoal
casual, Brazil
In Brazilian Portuguese the usual way to greet a group is Oi, pessoal. Oi, gente is just as common among friends, and Olá a todos is the more formal choice.
Meaning: greeting to a group (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Oi, pessoal | casual, Brazil |
| Olá a todos | formal |
| Oi, gente | casual, Brazil |
Pessoal means "folks" and is used all over Brazil, from classrooms to online videos. Gente literally means "people" and has the same friendly feel.
Which one should you use?
Olá a todos suits speeches, meetings and written messages to a large audience. Oi, pessoal is what you hear in everyday situations.
Did you know?
- In Brazil pessoal is also used for a group of people at work, as in o pessoal do escritório.
Examples in context
- Oi, gente, desculpem o atraso.Hi, everyone, sorry for being late.
- Olá a todos e bem-vindos.Hello everyone and welcome.
Example conversation
Fernanda joins a video call with her teammates Rafael and Júlia.
- FernandaOi, pessoal! Tudo bem?Hello, everyone! How are you?
- RafaelOi, Fernanda! Tudo bem.Hi, Fernanda! Good.
- JúliaOi! Vamos começar?Hi! Shall we start?
