tudo bem
everything's fine; how are you?
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ˈtu.du ˈbẽj/ (BR) /ˈtu.du ˈbɐ̃j/ (PT)
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Cultural Note
Tudo bem is the Swiss Army knife of Brazilian Portuguese — it works as both a question ('Tudo bem?' = How are you?) and an answer ('Tudo bem!' = All good!). It's the most common greeting exchange in Brazil, often shortened to just 'tudo?' in very casual speech. In Portugal, 'tudo bem?' is understood but 'como está?' is more traditional.
📝 Example Sentences
Oi, tudo bem?
Hi, how are you?
Tudo bem, e você?
All good, and you?
Está tudo bem com a sua família?
Is everything okay with your family?