How to say “How are you?” in Portuguese
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Portuguese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Como você está?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Portuguese
Olá, Como você está?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Portuguese?
"How are you?" in Portuguese is "Como você está?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Como você está?" written in Portuguese?
"Como você está?" is the standard written form in Portuguese, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Como você está?" in Portuguese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Como você está?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Como você está?" mean in English?
"Como você está?" is the Portuguese way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Portuguese?
Many languages — including Portuguese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Como você está?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Portuguese spoken?
Portuguese is spoken by an estimated 258 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Portuguese dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Portuguese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Como você está?" or any other Portuguese text.