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e aí — meaning in English

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English meaning

hey interjection An informal way to greet someone or get their attention.
hi interjection A friendly, casual greeting.

Senses

e aí is used for these senses in English:

hey An informal greeting, similar to hi.
hi A friendly, informal, casual greeting said upon someone's arrival.
what's up (idiomatic, colloquial, chiefly, _, US, with up in the sense of "happening") What's happening? What are you doing?

hey — full definition

interjection An informal way to greet someone or get their attention.
interjection Used to express surprise, protest, or mild reprimand.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

ei epa opa oi hem hã hey é olá alô o que foi? qual é o problema?