vai bem

[vai bɛ̃]

verb phrase

is going well, is doing fine, things are going well

1. Expression indicating that something or someone is progressing satisfactorily or in good condition

How is your project going? It's going well.

Como está o seu projeto? Vai bem.

2. Response to a greeting indicating one is in good health or spirits

How are you? I'm doing fine, thanks.

Como você está? Vai bem, obrigado.

3. Indication that a plan, situation, or relationship is progressing positively

How are things with your new job? Everything is going well.

Como está tudo com seu novo emprego? Vai bem.

NYC Slang

all good, doing good, things are good

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General Brazilian

vai bem

Most common usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

vai bem, beleza

Often followed by 'beleza' for emphasis

São Paulo

vai bem

Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'beleza'

Portugal

vai bem

Less commonly used as a greeting response; 'tudo bem' is preferred

tudo bem?

como vai?

que vai bem

vai tudo bem?

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