How to Say “Bye, Have a Good Day” in Portuguese

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tchau, tenha um bom dia
The English phrase 'bye, have a good day' is expressed in Portuguese as tchau, tenha um bom dia.
This phrase is a polite way to say goodbye to someone while wishing them a pleasant day.

Which one should you use?

While tchau, tenha um bom dia is a standard polite way to say goodbye, you can increase the enthusiasm of your wish by replacing bom (good) with ótimo (great) to say tchau, tenha um ótimo dia (bye, have a great day).

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

The default form tchau, tenha um bom dia is casual and polite. Using the third-person singular imperative tenha makes the phrase suitable for use with strangers, customers or people you do not know well. For more formal or structured alternatives, you might use Adeus, tenha um bom dia (bye, have a good day), Até logo, tenha um excelente dia (see you later, have an excellent day) or Despeço-me desejando um ótimo dia (I bid farewell, wishing you a great day). In purely informal settings, you can use Até mais, que você tenha um dia maravilhoso (until later, may you have a wonderful day) or Falou, fica bem (bye, take care).

When do people say it?

In Portuguese-speaking countries like Brazil or Portugal, it is common to greet and say goodbye with a kiss on the cheek between friends and family members. In more formal or professional settings in Portuguese-speaking countries, a handshake is the preferred way to exchange greetings.

Did you know?

  • The word tchau is actually a linguistic relative of the word 'slave'. It was borrowed from the Italian word 'ciao', which originally meant 'slave' in the Venetan dialect.

Examples in context

  • Foi um prazer conversar com você. Adeus, tenha um bom dia!
    It was a pleasure talking to you. Goodbye, have a good day!
  • Obrigado pela reunião. Até logo, tenha um excelente dia!
    Thank you for the meeting. See you later, have an excellent day!
  • Tchau pessoal, tenham um bom dia!
    Bye, guys, have a good day!
  • Até mais, que você tenha um dia maravilhoso!
    Until later, may you have a wonderful day!
  • Tchau, tenha um bom dia!
    Bye, have a good day!
  • A gente se vê, tchau, tenha um bom dia.
    See you, bye, have a good day.

Example conversation

Felipe is leaving a coffee shop where Camila works.

  1. Felipe

    Obrigado pelo café!
    Thanks for the coffee!
  2. Camila

    De nada, volte sempre!
    You're welcome, come back anytime!
  3. Felipe

    Tchau, tenha um bom dia.
    Bye, have a good day.
  4. Camila

    Igualmente, tchau!
    Likewise, bye!

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