well

[/wɛl/]

noun/adverb/adjective/interjectionpl: wells (noun only)

poço; bem; bem-vindo

1. A deep hole or shaft sunk into the ground to obtain water, oil, or gas

They dug a well to access fresh water.

Eles cavaram um poço para acessar água fresca.

2. In a satisfactory or good manner; adequately

She did well on the exam.

Ela se saiu bem no exame.

3. In good health; not ill

I hope you are well.

Espero que você esteja bem.

4. An exclamation used to express surprise, doubt, or to begin a statement

Well, I didn't expect that!

Bem, eu não esperava isso!

5. A source or supply of something

A well of knowledge.

Uma fonte de conhecimento.

NYC Slang

aight/alright (informal agreement or acknowledgment)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

poço; bem

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

poço; legal

'Legal' used colloquially for 'well' meaning good/fine

São Paulo

poço; bem

Standard usage, similar to general Brazilian

Portugal

poço; bem

Standard usage; adverbial form more frequent than noun usage

well and good (tudo bem e bom)

all is well that ends well (tudo que termina bem é bem)

well-off (bem de vida/abastado)

as well (também/além disso)

well-being (bem-estar)

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