"Como está?" (formal)
Here's a breakdown:
* "Como" means "how"
* "está" is the third-person singular present tense of the verb "estar" (to be).
Other options:
* "Como vai?" (formal) - This is more literally "How are you going?" but is used as a polite greeting.
* "Tudo bem?" (informal) - This means "Everything okay?" and is a more casual way to ask how someone is.
* "E você?" (informal) - This means "And you?" and is often used after someone asks you how you are.
Remember:
* "Como está?" is the most versatile and appropriate for most situations.
* "Como vai?" and "Tudo bem?" are more informal and are better used with friends or family.
* "E você?" is a casual way to respond to someone asking you "How are you?"
Let me know if you'd like to know how to ask "How are you?" in other languages! 😊