Boa noite
neutral
To say goodnight in Portugal use Boa noite. A caring addition is Bom descanso, "have a good rest", or Dorme bem to someone close.
Meaning: wish before sleeping (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Boa noite | neutral |
| Bom descanso | polite |
| Dorme bem | informal |
People say Boa noite to family before going to sleep and to guests at the end of the evening. Bom descanso fits a host talking to a guest.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In text messages many Portuguese speakers write Bjs e boa noite, with bjs short for beijinhos, "little kisses".
Did you know?
- Beijinhos is the usual way to end a message to friends and family in Portugal.
Examples in context
- Boa noite, e bom descanso.Goodnight, and have a good rest.
- Boa noite, mãe. Dorme bem.Goodnight, Mom. Sleep well.
- Boa noite a todos.Goodnight, everyone.
Example conversation
Madalena shows her guest Henrique to his room in a house in Coimbra.
- MadalenaO quarto é aqui. Bom descanso.The room is here. Have a good rest.
- HenriqueObrigado. Boa noite, Madalena.Thank you. Goodnight, Madalena.
- MadalenaBoa noite.Goodnight.
