Bom dia
greeting, Brazil
In Brazil Bom dia means both "good morning" and the general idea of "good day". It is used until noon. It is also called Tenha um bom dia.
Meaning: greeting in the morning (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Bom dia | greeting, Brazil |
| Tenha um bom dia | wish, polite |
Use Bom dia to greet people until midday. To wish someone a pleasant day when parting, say Tenha um bom dia or Bom dia pra você.
Which one should you use?
Portuguese has no separate "good day" greeting for the afternoon. After noon you switch to Boa tarde.
When do people say it?
Brazilians often greet the whole room with Bom dia, gente when arriving at work.
Did you know?
- Many Brazilians shorten Bom dia to a quick Dia! in very casual settings.
Examples in context
- Bom dia, tudo bem?Good morning, how are you?
- Tenha um bom dia!Have a good day!
Example conversation
Luís arrives at the office in São Paulo.
- LuísBom dia, pessoal!Good morning, everyone!
- MartaBom dia, Luís. Dormiu bem?Good morning, Luís. Did you sleep well?
- LuísDormi sim, obrigado.I did, thank you.
