ê

[eh]

interjection/exclamation

hey, uh, eh (exclamation used to get attention or express doubt)

1. An interjection used to call someone's attention or to seek confirmation

Hey! Can you help me?

Ê! Você pode me ajudar?

2. An expression of doubt, surprise, or questioning

Huh? What did you say?

Ê? O que você disse?

3. A filler word used in casual speech to pause or gain thinking time

Uh, I think that's right.

Ê, acho que está certo.

NYC Slang

yo, hey, uh

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

Commonly used in informal speech throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

Very frequent in colloquial speech

São Paulo

Used in casual conversations

Portugal

ê/hein

Less common than in Brazil; 'hein' is more frequent

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