bom trabalho
neutral, Brazil
In Brazilian Portuguese "good job" is bom trabalho. Parabéns means "congratulations" and is the usual praise, and the casual mandou bem means "you did great".
Meaning: praise for work well done (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| bom trabalho | neutral, Brazil |
| Parabéns | everyday, Brazil |
| Mandou bem | casual, Brazil |
Parabéns pelo trabalho praises the work done. Mandou bem is friendly and is used among colleagues and friends.
How does it change in a sentence?
Mandou bem comes from mandar bem, "to do well". Use mandei bem for yourself.
Did you know?
- The short Parabéns! also works for birthdays, graduations and any success.
Examples in context
- Bom trabalho, equipe!Good job, team!
- Parabéns pelo projeto.Congratulations on the project.
- Você mandou bem na prova.You did great on the test.
Example conversation
Vânia, a team leader, talks to her colleague Igor after a presentation in Porto Alegre.
- VâniaIgor, parabéns pela apresentação!Igor, congratulations on the presentation!
- IgorObrigado, fiquei nervoso.Thanks, I was nervous.
- VâniaVocê mandou bem.You did great.
