Estou bem
neutral, Brazil
In Brazilian Portuguese "I am good" is Estou bem. In speech most people shorten it to Tô bem, and Tudo bem is also a common answer.
Meaning: saying you are doing well (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Estou bem | neutral, Brazil |
| Tô bem | casual, Brazil |
| Tudo bem | everyday, Brazil |
You answer Tudo bem? with Tudo bem or Tudo ótimo. Estou bem, obrigado is the fuller reply in a polite conversation.
Which one should you use?
Tô is a spoken short form of estou and is very common in Brazil. It is used in speech and informal texting, not in formal writing.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not say Eu sou bom to mean you are fine. It says you are a good person or good at something.
Did you know?
- The shortening tô is so common that it is often written in song lyrics and chat messages in Brazil.
Examples in context
- Estou bem, obrigada. E você?I am good, thank you. And you?
- Tô bem, só um pouco cansado.I am good, just a little tired.
- Tudo bem por aqui.All good here.
Example conversation
Fábio asks his aunt Dora how she feels after her trip, at a family lunch in Santos.
- FábioTia Dora, como a senhora está?Aunt Dora, how are you?
- Tia DoraEstou bem, meu querido.I am good, my dear.
- FábioQue bom! Tô feliz de ver a senhora.Great! I am happy to see you.
