como está?
how are you? (formal)
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ˈko.mu isˈta/ (BR) /ˈko.mu ɨʃˈta/ (PT)
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Cultural Note
Como está? uses the 'você' verb form and is the standard formal greeting in Portugal, where it's used with everyone from shopkeepers to colleagues. In Brazil, it's reserved for more formal situations since Brazilians default to 'tudo bem?' in casual settings. The tu equivalent would be 'como estás?' used in southern Brazil and Portugal.
📝 Example Sentences
Como está, senhor Silva?
How are you, Mr. Silva?
Bom dia, como está?
Good morning, how are you?
Como está a senhora hoje?
How are you today, ma'am?