Meaning
Polite response to 'How are you?'.
Cultural Background
Brazilians often use 'Tudo bem?' as both the question and the answer. It is very informal and friendly. In Portugal, people may be slightly more formal. 'Estou bem, obrigado' is universally accepted and polite.
Gender Matters
Always check your gender before saying 'obrigado'. It's a key part of Portuguese grammar.
Don't use 'Sou'
Never use 'Sou' for your health status. It implies a permanent personality trait!
Meaning
Polite response to 'How are you?'.
Gender Matters
Always check your gender before saying 'obrigado'. It's a key part of Portuguese grammar.
Don't use 'Sou'
Never use 'Sou' for your health status. It implies a permanent personality trait!
Test Yourself
Select the correct form for a female speaker.
Estou bem, ________.
Women use the feminine 'obrigada'.
Fill in the correct verb.
Eu ________ bem, obrigado.
'Estar' is used for temporary states.
Match the Portuguese phrase to its English meaning.
Estou bem, obrigado.
This is the standard translation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tudo bem? B: ________.
This is the most natural response.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesEstou bem, ________.
Women use the feminine 'obrigada'.
Eu ________ bem, obrigado.
'Estar' is used for temporary states.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
This is the standard translation.
A: Tudo bem? B: ________.
This is the most natural response.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it is perfectly polite and professional.
You can say 'Não estou muito bem' (I'm not doing very well).
It is a grammatical rule based on the speaker's gender.
No, it's the standard neutral response.
Yes, in very casual settings, but 'Estou bem' is safer.
Yes, both countries use this phrase identically.
Related Phrases
Tudo bem
synonymEverything is good
Como vai?
builds onHow are you going?
Muito obrigado
builds onThank you very much
