bom dia, meu amor
/ˈbõ ˈd͡ʒi.ɐ mew aˈmoʁ/word by word
The Portuguese phrase for "good morning my love" is bom dia, meu amor.
This phrase is a romantic greeting used to wish a partner a good start to their day. While dia literally translates to "day", the expression bom dia is the standard way to say both "good morning" and "good day" in Portuguese.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bom (good), dia (day), meu (my) and amor (love).
How does it change in a sentence?
The term meu bem is a common term of endearment similar to "my dear" in English.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbõ ˈdʒi.ɐ mew aˈmoʁ/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying bom dia, minha amor when addressing a woman. Even though you are speaking to a female, amor is a masculine noun and must be paired with the masculine possessive meu.
Did you know?
- The word dia in bom dia is a distant relative of the names Zeus and Jove. All these words trace back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'.
- In Brazil, a common physical gesture accompanying bom dia, meu amor is a single kiss on the cheek, regardless of the gender of the couple.
- In some Portuguese-speaking regions, people may shorten bom dia to just dia in very casual settings, but adding meu amor restores the romantic intimacy.
Examples in context
- Bom dia, meu amor. Espero que tenha dormido bem e que o seu dia seja tão radiante quanto o seu sorriso.Good morning, my love. I hope you slept well and may your day be as radiant as your smile.
- Bom dia, meu amor, o café está pronto.Good morning, my love, the coffee is ready.
- Eu te amo, bom dia, meu amor.I love you, good morning, my love.
Example conversation
Juliana and Gabriel are in their kitchen starting the day.
- JulianaBom dia, meu amor, você dormiu bem?Good morning, my love, did you sleep well?
- GabrielBom dia, Juliana, eu dormi muito bem.Good morning, Juliana, I slept very well.
- JulianaQue bom, o café está na mesa.That's good, the coffee is on the table.
- GabrielObrigado, querida, você é maravilhosa.Thank you, darling, you are wonderful.
