Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ei-lo
interjection
/ˈeɪ loʊ/
Definition
A Portuguese expression used to catch someone’s attention, similar to saying ‘hey there’ or ‘listen up’ in English.
Examples
- Ei-lo! Você pode me ajudar com isso?
- Ei-lo, estamos prestes a começar a reunião.
Meaning
It serves as a casual, informal greeting or a way to prompt someone to pay attention to what follows.
Synonyms
- Ei
- Oi
- Alô