ok
everyday, Brazil
Brazilians use ok just as in English, written ok or OK. Common replacements are tudo bem, "all right", and the casual beleza, "great".
Meaning: expression of agreement (adverb)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| ok | everyday, Brazil |
| Tudo bem | everyday |
| Beleza | casual, Brazil |
Ok is understood everywhere and is common in messages. Tudo bem can answer a request or an apology. Beleza is relaxed and friendly.
How do you pronounce it?
Brazilians say ok as "oh-KAY", close to the English sound.
Did you know?
- Brazilians often answer a question with beleza? and reply beleza to mean everything is fine.
Examples in context
- Ok, combinado.OK, agreed.
- Tudo bem, pode ir.All right, you can go.
- Beleza, te vejo amanhã.Sounds good, see you tomorrow.
Example conversation
Bruno and his colleague Marta arrange a meeting by the office coffee machine in Curitiba.
- BrunoPodemos conversar às três?Can we talk at three?
- MartaOk, às três.OK, at three.
- BrunoBeleza, obrigado.Great, thanks.
