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How to Say ‘Alright’ in Portuguese

Está bem

es-tah behm

[es-tah behm]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Está bem is very common in Portugal for OK, fine, or alright. In a disagreement, though, the tone changes everything: calm can sound cooperative, sharp can sound annoyed or final.

Phrase Breakdown

Está

[es-tah]

Used to indicate the third person singular in the present indicative tense, commonly used for describing the state of being.

Example

A corrida de táxi está demorando muito.

The taxi ride is taking too long.

bem

[behm]

well

An adverb describing a state of health or satisfaction.

Example

Ele disse que o pagamento está bem feito.

He said the payment is well done.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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