boa noite
/ˈbo.ɐ ˈnoj.t͡ʃi/
The Portuguese phrase for "goodnight" is boa noite.
Boa noite is the most common and universal way to say goodnight in Portuguese. It serves as a greeting used both when arriving or leaving in the evening and when someone is going to sleep.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine adjective boa (good) and the feminine noun noite (night).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the expression Descanse bem is used as an alternative to Boa noite to mean "Rest well".
How does it change in a sentence?
Because noite is a feminine noun, the adjective must also be in the feminine form boa rather than the masculine bom.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbo.ɐ ˈnoj.tʃi/
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Examples in context
- Vou dormir, boa noite.I'm going to sleep, goodnight.This sentence shows how to use boa noite when going to sleep.Tatoeba #11464675 by carlosalberto, translation #11464648 by carlosalberto
- Boa noite, eu te vejo de manhã.Goodnight, I'll see you in the morning.This sentence demonstrates using boa noite as a parting greeting.Tatoeba #7339403 by Ricardo14, translation #3096231 by CK
- Eu tenho que dizer boa noite para eles.I have to say goodnight to them.This sentence illustrates the act of saying boa noite to others.Tatoeba #10590977 by Advanced, translation #3907425 by CH
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Example conversation
Juliana and Felipe are leaving a dinner party.
- JulianaBoa noite, Felipe.Goodnight, Felipe.
- FelipeBoa noite, Juliana. Até amanhã!Goodnight, Juliana. See you tomorrow!
- JulianaTchau, boa noite!Bye, goodnight!
- FelipeAté mais.See you later.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry boa noite, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boa, boa noite, noite, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
