boa viagem
/ˈbo(w).ɐ viˈa.ʒẽj̃/word by word
boa viagem is the Portuguese way to say "bon voyage".
This phrase is used as an interjection to wish someone a good journey or a pleasant trip.
Meaning: wish of good journey (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine adjective boa (good) and the feminine noun viagem (trip/journey).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because viagem is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine adjective boa to match it.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈbo(w).ɐ viˈa.ʒẽj̃/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying bom viagem. Since viagem is feminine, you must use the feminine form boa instead of the masculine bom.
Did you know?
- The phrase boa viagem uses the word boa, which in a completely different context is also the Portuguese word for a 'boa constrictor' snake.
- While boa viagem is the standard wish for a traveler, a person departing may respond with vou com Deus, which means 'I go with God'. This is often used as a cultural reflex in Brazil regardless of the speaker's actual religious beliefs.
- In Brazil, saying boa viagem is frequently accompanied by a hug or a kiss on the cheek, even between people who are not close friends.
Examples in context
- Boa viagem! Seja feliz em seu passeio.Bon voyage! May you have good luck on your journey.This sentence shows how to use boa viagem to wish someone luck on their journey.Tatoeba #2677815 by carlosalberto, translation #2677810 by carlosalberto
- Tom acompanhou Maria à estação para desejar-lhe boa viagem.Tom accompanied Mary to the station to say bon voyage.This sentence illustrates a context where someone accompanies a person to a station to wish them boa viagem.Tatoeba #5552439 by ianna, translation #5899234 by tvindy
- Boa viagem!Bon voyage!This is a simple way to say boa viagem.Tatoeba #729188 by lenon_perez, translation #435207 by FeuDRenais
- Tenha uma excelente viagem e espero que aproveite a sua estadia no nosso país!Have an excellent trip, and I hope you enjoy your stay in our country!
- Boa viagem! Desejamos-lhe sucesso na conferência e aguardamos notícias suas quando regressar.Good trip! We wish you success at the conference and look forward to hearing from you upon your return.
- Boa viagem, mano! Trate de se comportar e aproveite cada momento dessa aventura!Good trip, bro! Behave yourself and enjoy every moment of this adventure!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel is seeing Juliana off at the airport.
- GabrielBoa viagem, Juliana!Have a good trip, Juliana!
- JulianaObrigada, Gabriel. Vou sentir saudades.Thanks, Gabriel. I will miss you.
- GabrielAproveite muito o seu passeio!Enjoy your trip very much!
- JulianaEu vou! Te ligo quando chegar.I will! I'll call you when I arrive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bon voyage” translations and entries boa viagem, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (boa, viagem) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boa, viagem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
