Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ei

Interjection
[ay]
Definition
a Portuguese interjection used to get someone’s attention or to express surprise.
Examples
  • Ei, você viu onde coloquei minha chave?
  • Ei! Olhe para isso!
Meaning
It is equivalent to the English ‘hey’ or ‘hi’ and is often used in informal situations.
Synonyms
  • Oi
  • Alô
  • Ei!