Portuguese Phrase
Oi! Tudo bem?
Meaning
A friendly, informal greeting that literally asks “Is everything good?” It’s equivalent to “Hey! How’s it going?” in English. The response is usually a short “Tudo” or “Tudo bem”, not a full description of one’s day.
When to use
Use it with friends, classmates, coworkers you know well, or anyone in a relaxed setting. It’s too informal for a formal business meeting, a job interview, or when speaking to elders you don’t know well.
✦Grammar Breakdown
OiTudobem
Oi (interjection)
A casual way to say “hi” or “hey” in Brazilian Portuguese; it’s informal and friendly.
Tudo bem?
Literally “everything good?”; a set phrase used as a greeting that expects a short affirmative answer, not a detailed health report.
Question intonation
Even though it looks like a statement, the rising intonation at the end signals a question.
🗨In Conversation
Oi! Tudo bem?
Hey! How are you?
Tudo, e você?
All good, and you?
✕Common Mistakes
Oi! Tudo está bem?
The verb "estar" is unnecessary; "Tudo bem?" already functions as a complete greeting.
Oi! Tudo bem??
Only one question mark is needed; double punctuation is not standard in Portuguese.
Oi! Tudo bem
Without the question intonation (or a question mark), it sounds like a statement rather than a greeting.
↔Alternatives
Olá! Como vai?
Hello! How are you?
E aí, tudo bem?
Hey, everything good?
Oi, tudo bom?
Hi, all good?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, "Oi" is the go‑to greeting in most regions, while "Olá" feels slightly more formal. "Tudo bem?" is rarely answered with a detailed health report; a simple "Tudo" or "Tudo bem" suffices. In the South you may hear "Tudo bom?" instead of "Tudo bem?" and the tone is usually upbeat and accompanied by a smile or a light handshake.