hello

13:06 Aug 2, 2001
English to Portuguese translations [Non-PRO]
English term or phrase: hello
hello
Colette


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na +1Olá
Paulo Ferraretto
naalô / está lá
Mabre


  

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19 mins peer agreement (net): +1
Olá


Explanation:
Pretty much the same as in English, there is 'olá' corresponding to 'hello', and 'oi' that is equivalent to 'hi'. Both are informal, for everyday conversation and short messages.

I hope it helps.

Paulo Ferraretto
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in pair: 40

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alô / está lá


Explanation:
Answering the phone = hello
in Portuguese (Brazil) = alô
in European Port. = Está lá

Mabre
Local time: 21:56
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
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