Bom dia, linda!
to a woman, affectionate
To a woman you say Bom dia, linda! and to a man Bom dia, lindo! The ending of the pet word follows the person you are talking to. It is also called Bom dia, meu amor.
Meaning: affectionate morning greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Bom dia, linda! | to a woman, affectionate |
| Bom dia, lindo! | to a man, affectionate |
| Bom dia, meu amor | to a partner |
Brazilians use this with a partner, close friends or family. Strangers might find it too familiar, so a plain Bom dia is the safer greeting.
Which one should you use?
Linda means "beautiful" or "lovely". Another warm choice is Bom dia, meu amor, "good morning, my love", which fits both genders.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word bom does not change here, because dia is masculine. Only the pet name takes -a or -o.
Did you know?
- Brazilians often send bom dia messages with flowers or sunshine pictures in family chat groups.
Examples in context
- Bom dia, linda! Dormiu bem?Good morning, beautiful! Did you sleep well?
- Bom dia, lindo, o café está pronto.Good morning, handsome, the coffee is ready.
- Bom dia, meu amor, tenha um ótimo dia.Good morning, my love, have a great day.
Example conversation
Rafael wakes up beside his wife Letícia in their apartment in Porto Alegre.
- RafaelBom dia, linda!Good morning, beautiful!
- LetíciaBom dia, amor. Que horas são?Good morning, love. What time is it?
- RafaelSão sete horas. Já fiz café.It is seven o'clock. I already made coffee.
