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[ah-eh]
interjection
hey; yo; oi
1. Informal exclamation used to call attention, greet someone, or express surprise or enthusiasm
Hey! Come over here!
Aê! Vem cá!
2. Used as a casual greeting among friends
Yo, what's up?
Aê, beleza?
NYC Slang
yo
Synonyms
oieioláyo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Common informal interjection in casual speech
Rio de Janeiro
Very common in street culture and informal communication
São Paulo
Widely used in informal contexts
Portugal
ei
Less common; Portuguese speakers typically use 'ei' or 'olá'

Related Idioms & Phrases

aê, beleza?
aê, meu!
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