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Dar a mão

To shake hands

Meaning

To greet by joining hands.

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Cultural Background

Handshakes are common but often followed by a pat on the shoulder. Handshakes are the default for business and formal introductions.

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Right hand only

Always use your right hand for greetings.

Meaning

To greet by joining hands.

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Right hand only

Always use your right hand for greetings.

Test Yourself

Which is the correct greeting?

Ao encontrar o chefe, você deve:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dar a mão

Dar a mão is the standard professional greeting.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the correct greeting? Choose A1

Ao encontrar o chefe, você deve:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dar a mão

Dar a mão is the standard professional greeting.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but a hug is more common.

Related Phrases

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Apertar a mão

synonym

To shake hands

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