Bom apetite!
everyday, Brazil
Brazilians say Bom apetite! before a meal, meaning "good appetite". It is also called Aproveite!
Meaning: wish said before eating (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Bom apetite! | everyday, Brazil |
| Aproveite! | casual |
Say it to your table or to people starting lunch near you. The usual reply is Obrigado, igualmente, meaning "thanks, same to you".
Which one should you use?
Aproveite! means "enjoy it" and is common from waiters and shop staff.
When do people say it?
Lunch is the main meal for many Brazilians, and wishing Bom apetite to colleagues in a shared kitchen is polite.
Did you know?
- The classic Brazilian lunch is rice and beans, and many restaurants serve it by weight in a restaurante por quilo.
Examples in context
- Bom apetite!Enjoy your meal!
- Aproveite o almoço.Enjoy your lunch.
- Obrigado, igualmente.Thanks, same to you.
Example conversation
Waiter Caio serves lunch to Dona Marta at a restaurant in Goiânia.
- CaioAqui está o seu prato. Bom apetite!Here is your dish. Enjoy your meal!
- Dona MartaObrigada!Thank you!
- CaioAproveite!Enjoy!
