alô

[a-ˈlɔ]

interjection

hello

1. A greeting used when answering the telephone or to attract someone's attention

Hello, who is this?

Alô, quem é?

2. An exclamation used to call out to someone at a distance

Hey! Over here!

Alô! Estou aqui!

NYC Slang

yo, hey

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

alô

Most common greeting on the telephone

Rio de Janeiro

alô

Standard usage in telephone conversations

São Paulo

alô

Standard usage in telephone conversations

Portugal

alô/olá

Less common than in Brazil; olá is preferred

alô, alô?

estar na linha (staying on the line)

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