Portuguese · Greetings & Phrases
[/ˈkomo ˈvaj voˈse/]
How are you?
A common greeting phrase asking about someone's wellbeing.
Expressão usada para perguntar como a pessoa está.
Oi, como vai você? Está bem?
Hi, how are you? Are you well?
'Como vai você?' translates directly to 'How are you?' The phrase incorporates 'como' (how) from Latin 'quomodo' and 'vai' (goes) from the verb 'ir'.
'Como vai você?' is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, mainly in spoken interactions, and is a common way to personally inquire about someone's well-being.