ei

[ˈeɪ]

interjection

hey

1. An exclamation used to attract someone's attention or to express surprise, greeting, or call for response

Hey! Wait for me!

Ei! Espera por mim!

2. Used to emphasize or call out to someone in a friendly or casual manner

Hey, what's up?

Ei, e aí?

3. An expression of protest or objection

Hey, that's not fair!

Ei, isso não é justo!

NYC Slang

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

Most common informal greeting and attention-getter

Rio de Janeiro

Used frequently in casual speech and street interactions

São Paulo

Standard usage in informal contexts

Portugal

Less common; alternatives like 'ó' preferred in some contexts

ei, você!

ei, aí!

ei, espera aí!

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