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hey galera

[hei gah-LEH-rah]
interjection + nounfeminine
hey guys/hey everyone
1. An informal greeting used to address a group of people, typically friends or peers, in a casual and friendly manner
Hey galera, how's everyone doing today?
Hey galera, como estão todos?
2. A colloquial way to get the attention of a group in a relaxed, social setting
Hey galera, let's go grab some food!
Hey galera, vamos comer algo!
NYC Slang
yo y'all / hey crew / what's good gang
Synonyms
oi galerae aí pessoalopa galerafala galera

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hey galera
Most common and widely used across all Brazilian regions
Rio de Janeiro
opa galera
Alternative popular form in Rio
São Paulo
e aí galera
Common variation in São Paulo
Portugal
olá rapazes/miúdos
Portuguese equivalents, less common use of 'galera'

Related Idioms & Phrases

bora galera
tá bom galera
fica bem galera
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