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Is the word tudo bem the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

No

The difference lies in typical usage. In Brazilian Portuguese, "Tudo bem?" is a highly versatile, standalone greeting that functions as a "phatic" expression (a way to initiate social contact without necessarily seeking information), often used as a direct substitute for "Hello." In Continental Portuguese, while the phrase is common, it is more typically used as a formal question—often expanded to "Está tudo bem?"—and is usually preceded by a greeting like "Olá." Additionally, Brazilians frequently use "tudo bem" as a way to express "it's fine" or "no problem" in response to an apology or a conflict, whereas a Portuguese person would more naturally use "Não faz mal" or "Está tudo bem."

Brazilian Portuguese Usage

  1. Oi, tudo bem? (Hi, how are you?)
  2. Tudo bem, e você? (Everything's fine, and you?)
  3. Não tem problema, tudo bem. (No problem, it's fine.)
  4. Tudo bem por aqui, e aí? (Everything's fine here, what's up?)
  5. Se você não puder ir, tudo bem. (If you can't go, it's fine.)

Continental Portuguese Usage

  1. Olá, está tudo bem? (Hello, is everything okay?)
  2. Sim, está tudo bem, obrigado. (Yes, everything is fine, thank you.)
  3. Como estás? Está tudo bem? (How are you? Is everything alright?)
  4. Não faz mal, está tudo bem. (It doesn't matter, everything is fine.)
  5. Está tudo bem contigo? (Is everything okay with you?)