Portuguese phrases for greetings

Below are Portuguese phrases (Português) you'll actually use for greetings. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    Olá
    Pronunciation
    oh-LAH
    Meaning
    Hello
  • Native
    Bom dia
    Pronunciation
    bohn DEE-ah
    Meaning
    Good morning
  • Native
    Como está?
    Pronunciation
    KOH-moh es-TAH
    Meaning
    How are you?
  • Native
    Adeus
    Pronunciation
    ah-DEH-oosh
    Meaning
    Goodbye

Frequently asked questions

Are these Portuguese phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Portuguese, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Portuguese text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Portuguese after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Portuguese regularly, install a system keyboard.

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