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!