Bom dia!
everyday, neutral
In Brazil you say Bom dia! from the morning until about lunchtime. It is used with everyone, from friends to strangers, and often comes with Tudo bem? It is also called Bom dia, tudo bem? and Bom dia, pessoal!
Meaning: greeting used until about noon (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Bom dia! | everyday, neutral |
| Bom dia, tudo bem? | friendly |
| Bom dia, pessoal! | to a group |
Brazilians say Bom dia! when entering a shop, an elevator or an office, even to people they do not know. Leaving it out can feel a little cold.
Which one should you use?
After noon the greeting becomes Boa tarde and in the evening Boa noite. Pessoal in Bom dia, pessoal! means "everybody" and is a handy way to greet a group.
How do you pronounce it?
In most of Brazil dia sounds like "JEE-ah", because d before i is pronounced like the English "j".
Did you know?
- Many Brazilians stretch the greeting in text messages and write Bom diaaa! to sound cheerful.
Examples in context
- Bom dia, tudo bem?Good morning, how are you?
- Bom dia, pessoal!Good morning, everyone!
- Bom dia! Um café, por favor.Good morning! A coffee, please.
Example conversation
Marcos greets the baker Dona Lúcia at a bakery in Curitiba.
- MarcosBom dia, Dona Lúcia!Good morning, Dona Lúcia!
- LúciaBom dia, Marcos. O de sempre?Good morning, Marcos. The usual?
- MarcosIsso, um pão na chapa e um café.Yes, a grilled bread and a coffee.
