Bom dia
polite, morning
In Portugal Bom dia is the greeting you use in the morning, until lunch. It is not a general "good day" for the whole day. It is also called Tenha um bom dia and Bom dia a todos.
Meaning: morning greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Bom dia | polite, morning |
| Tenha um bom dia | farewell, formal |
| Bom dia a todos | polite, group |
Use Bom dia as a hello in the morning. To wish someone a nice day when you leave, say Tenha um bom dia or Bom dia para si.
Which one should you use?
After lunch the greeting becomes Boa tarde, and after dark Boa noite.
How does it change in a sentence?
Dia ends in a but is masculine, so it is bom dia, not boa dia.
Did you know?
- A galão is a tall glass of milky coffee, a Portuguese breakfast classic.
Examples in context
- Bom dia, tudo bem?Good morning, how are you?
- Bom dia a todos!Good morning, everyone!
- Tenha um bom dia de trabalho.Have a good day at work.
Example conversation
Paulo greets the café owner Dona Amélia on his way to work in Guimarães.
- PauloBom dia, Dona Amélia.Good morning, Dona Amélia.
- Dona AméliaBom dia, Paulo. O costume?Good morning, Paulo. The usual?
- PauloSim, um galão e uma torrada.Yes, a galão and a toast.
