bom dia, raio de sol
/ˈbõ ˈd͡ʒi.ɐ ˈʁaj.u d͡ʒi ˈsɔw/word by word
bom dia, raio de sol is the Portuguese way to say "good morning sunshine".
This phrase is an affectionate greeting used specifically for a loved one, such as a partner or a child, upon waking up.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bom dia, which means "good day" and raio de sol, which means "ray of sun".
Which one should you use?
While a standard bom dia is a polite social greeting, adding raio de sol shifts the tone from a polite greeting to an intimate and affectionate one.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses a vocative comma to separate the greeting from the term of endearment.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbõ ˈdʒi.ɐ ˈʁaj.u dʒi ˈsɔw/. The word has 6 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The phrase uses raio de sol as a term of endearment, but in a different context, raio can be used as a slang exclamation of frustration or a mild curse in certain Portuguese dialects.
- The word dia for 'day' is distantly related to the names of ancient gods like Deus, 'Zeus' and 'Jove', all tracing back to a concept of the 'sky'.
- Although bom dia is the standard greeting, in very informal settings in Brazil, people often shorten the 'o' and 'm' sounds, making it sound more like b'dia.
Example conversation
Felipe wakes up Juliana in the bedroom.
- FelipeBom dia, raio de sol!Good morning, sunshine!
- JulianaBom dia, Felipe. Ainda é cedo.Good morning, Felipe. It is still early.
- FelipeO café já está pronto.The coffee is already ready.
- JulianaEntão eu vou levantar agora.Then I will get up now.
