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 Pronunciation/Notes
 
 
Hello Olá Olah – This is quite an informal greeting.
 
How are you? (formal) Como está? Komu eshta? – You often say things differently depending on whether you are speaking formally or informally.  Speak formally to people you meet for the first time, people older than you, or as a general sign of respect.
 
How are you? (informal) Como estás? Komu eshtazh? – This is the informal variation, which is only used with people you know well, family members, children, or people significantly younger than yourself.