How to Say “Hi, How Are You?” in Portugal (European Portuguese)

By Alfred Bradley • Updated October 16, 2026

Boas, tudo bem?

casual, Portugal

A casual way to say "hi, how are you?" in Portugal is Boas, tudo bem? Another friendly option is Então, tudo bem? It is also called Olá, como estás?

Meaning: casual greeting with a question (phrase)

Ways to say it

“hi, how are you?” in Portuguese
Portuguese	Note
Boas, tudo bem?	casual, Portugal
Olá, como estás?	friendly
Então, tudo bem?	casual, Portugal

Então works like "so" or "well" and is used to open a chat. A common reply is Tudo bem or Tudo na mesma, meaning "the usual".

Is it said differently in some regions?

Boas is typical of Portugal. Oi, tudo bem? is the usual version in Brazil.

Did you know?

Tudo na mesma is a light Portuguese reply that means nothing special has changed.

Examples in context

Boas, tudo bem?
Hi, how are you?
Então, tudo bem contigo?
So, how are you doing?

Example conversation

Gustavo bumps into his old classmate Ana at a market in Braga.

Gustavo

Boas, Ana! Tudo bem?
Hi, Ana! How are you?
Ana

Tudo bem. E contigo?
All good. And you?
Gustavo

Tudo na mesma.
The usual.

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Alfred Bradley

Oi, I am Alfred. An aficionado of words and phrases, I find profound joy in exploring languages, especially Portuguese. My posts range from 'Como dizer AIDS' to 'Como dizer Morning Beautiful'. I am a gourmand who loves trying different cheeses and fresh mussels by night. Cigars and Disco? They are my guilty pleasures. No need for formalities, just call me Alfredo, your guide to the vibrant world of Portuguese. Let's embark on this linguistic journey together!

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