Significado
A polite response when asked how you are.
Contexto cultural
Brazilians are extremely 'cordial'. Saying 'Estou bem' is often a reflex. If you say anything else, be prepared for a long conversation about your problems! In Portugal, there is a bit more room for melancholy. If someone isn't doing well, they might say 'Mais ou menos' or 'Vai-se andando'. Politeness is often paired with the phrase 'Estamos juntos' (We are together), showing that your well-being is connected to the community. Formal titles (Senhor/Senhora) are very important when responding to elders or superiors.
The 'E você?' Rule
Always follow up with 'E você?' to keep the conversation polite and natural.
Gender Check
Double-check your 'o' or 'a' at the end of obrigado. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Significado
A polite response when asked how you are.
The 'E você?' Rule
Always follow up with 'E você?' to keep the conversation polite and natural.
Gender Check
Double-check your 'o' or 'a' at the end of obrigado. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
The Brazilian 'Tudo Bem' Loop
In Brazil, you can answer 'Tudo bem?' with 'Tudo bem'. It's a perfectly valid and very common shortcut.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct response for a woman speaking in a neutral setting.
Como você está?
Women must use 'obrigada', and the verb must be 'estou'.
Fill in the missing verb in its informal contracted form.
___ bem, valeu!
'Tô' is the informal contraction of 'Estou' used widely in Brazil.
Complete the dialogue with the most polite and natural return question.
A: Tudo bem? B: Estou bem, obrigado. ________?
'E você?' (And you?) is the standard way to return the greeting.
Match the response to the situation: You are in a store and don't need help.
Posso te ajudar em algo?
'Estou bem, obrigado' is the polite way to decline assistance.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Gender Agreement in Thanks
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosComo você está?
Women must use 'obrigada', and the verb must be 'estou'.
___ bem, valeu!
'Tô' is the informal contraction of 'Estou' used widely in Brazil.
A: Tudo bem? B: Estou bem, obrigado. ________?
'E você?' (And you?) is the standard way to return the greeting.
Posso te ajudar em algo?
'Estou bem, obrigado' is the polite way to decline assistance.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, dropping the 'Estou' is very common in casual speech.
You can say 'Mais ou menos' (So-so) or 'Poderia estar melhor' (Could be better).
It's neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.
No, you use 'obrigado' if YOU are a man, regardless of who you are talking to.
It's better to use the full 'Estou' to sound more professional.
It's a very common Brazilian slang for 'thanks'. Use it with friends.
In Portuguese, a final 'm' usually indicates that the preceding vowel is nasal.
Yes, 'muito' means 'very' and is a great way to show enthusiasm.
Yes, it's the standard response there too, though 'Como está?' is more common than 'Como você está?'.
If a group is saying thanks, they might say 'Obrigados' (rare) or 'Nós agradecemos' (We thank you).
Frases relacionadas
Tudo bem
similarEverything well
Mais ou menos
contrastSo-so / More or less
Ótimo
builds onGreat
Vou indo
similarI'm getting along
Tô de boa
specialized formI'm chilling / I'm good
