Epa and Opa?
Often times I hear Portuguese from Portugal use 'Epa'. Brazilians from Brazil use 'Opa' more than 'Epa'... I think so atleast. What do these words mean and when can I use them?

I know 'Opa' is used in Greek as well when something drastic happens like a plate smashing. LOL.

Can you please leave an example?

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Epa and Opa?
Often times I hear Portuguese from Portugal use 'Epa'. Brazilians from Brazil use 'Opa' more than 'Epa'... I think so atleast. What do these words mean and when can I use them?

I know 'Opa' is used in Greek as well when something drastic happens like a plate smashing. LOL.

Can you please leave an example?

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Its really simple. Here in Brazil we get used to abusing from both and also they have the same meaning.
you can use as an warning such like "Epa, if you touch my boobs/food/belongings again imma break you down."  You can also use "opa" when something gets you by surprise "opa, i've just found 2 thousand dollars!"

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Epa e Opa são usados para enfatizar uma frase afirmativa , demonstrar algo , dar um aviso a algo ou alguém etc. Eu não tenho certeza , mas é como o '' Hey '' que os estados-unidense usam . Demonstra surpresa .

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haha thanks Gustavo

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Good Edgar! You made me remember Vera Verão lol He (she? haha) was a great comedian.

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'Opa' and 'epa' are used to
demonstrate satisfaction or as a
warning.

See these examples:
Opa! Tomorrow I take a vacation.
Epa! Do not lock it!

'Opa' also can be used in greetings:
Opa! And then, okay?

Anyway, there are several uses. In practice
you learn.

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