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opa galera

[OH-pah gah-LEH-rah]
interjection/noun phrase
hey guys/hey everyone
1. An informal greeting used to get the attention of a group of people, typically friends or acquaintances
Hey guys, let's get started!
Opa galera, vamos começar!
2. An exclamation used to express enthusiasm or to call for attention before making an announcement
Listen up everyone, I have something to tell you!
Opa galera, tenho uma novidade para vocês!
NYC Slang
Yo everybody / Hey y'all
Synonyms
opa pessoalolá galerae aí galeraó pessoal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opa galera
Most common informal greeting among friends and groups
Rio de Janeiro
opa galera
Very common in casual street and social contexts
São Paulo
opa galera
Widely used in informal social gatherings and events
Portugal
opa rapaziada/opa malta
Less commonly used; Portuguese equivalent would be different

Related Idioms & Phrases

opa galera, tudo bem?
opa galera, bora lá
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