uai

[u-aɪ]

interjection

wow, hey, what

1. An exclamation expressing surprise, amazement, or questioning

Wow! Did you see that?

Uai! Você viu isso?

2. Used to call someone's attention or express disbelief

Hey! What are you doing?

Uai! O que você está fazendo?

NYC Slang

Yo, what

Synonyms

Regional Variations

Minas Gerais

uai

Most characteristic and frequent usage; considered iconic to the Mineiro dialect

Central Brazil

uai

Common in rural and traditional communities

General Brazilian

opa/ué

Less frequent; other interjections preferred

Portugal

quê/ó

Not typically used; Portuguese equivalents differ

uai que

uai então

uai lá

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