boa noite, meu amor
/ˈbo(w).ɐ ˈnoj.t͡ʃi mew aˈmoʁ/word by word
boa noite, meu amor is the Portuguese way to say "good night, my love".
This phrase is used both as a greeting upon arrival in the evening and as a farewell before sleep, depending on the context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the variation boa noite, meu bem is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive adjective meu (my) is masculine to agree with the masculine noun amor (love).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbo(w).ɐ ˈnoj.tʃi mew aˈmoʁ/. The first of five syllables is stressed.
Did you know?
- If you were to call a large snake a boa, you would be using a word that is a learned borrowing from the scientific taxonomic name, despite the word boa also meaning 'good' in its feminine form.
- Depending on the region in Brazil, the 't' in noite can sound like a sharp 't' or a soft 'ch' sound, changing the rhythm of the phrase.
Examples in context
- Boa noite, meu amor. Que tenhas sonhos doces.Good night, my love. May you have sweet dreams.
- Desejo uma ótima noite, meu amor, para que descanse profundamente.I wish you a great night, my love, so you can rest deeply.
- Tenha uma noite maravilhosa, meu amor. Você é tudo para mim.Have a wonderful night, my love. You mean everything to me.
- Boa noite, amorzinho. Durma bem e sonhe comigo.Good night, sweetheart. Sleep well and dream of me.
- Durma bem, meu amor. Você é a pessoa mais importante da minha vida.Sleep well, my love. You are the most important person in my life.
- Durma bem, boa noite, meu amor.Sleep well, good night, my love.
- Eu te amo, boa noite, meu amor.I love you, good night, my love.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before going to their separate rooms to sleep.
- CamilaEstou cansada, vou dormir agora.I am tired, I am going to sleep now.
- RodrigoDescansa bastante, Camila.Rest a lot, Camila.
- CamilaBoa noite, meu amor.Good night, my love.
- RodrigoBoa noite, querida.Good night, dear.
