Feliz Dia das Bruxas
The Portuguese phrase for 'happy Halloween' is Feliz Dia das Bruxas.
Feliz Dia das Bruxas is a literal translation used to wish someone a happy Halloween. In many casual settings, Portuguese speakers, particularly in Brazil, often simply use the English word 'Halloween' instead of the full translation.
Meaning: holiday greeting (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
Feliz means happy, Dia means day, das means of the (feminine plural) and Bruxas means witches.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the most common phrase for 'Happy Halloween' is Feliz Dia das Bruxas!
Did you know?
- The word feliz has an unexpected connection to the concept of 'suckling', originating from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to suckle'.
- While bruxas means 'witches', in some Portuguese slang, calling someone a bruxa can refer to a person who is unlucky or brings bad luck.
- In Brazil, the 'Day of the Witches' is not a traditional holiday, so Feliz Dia das Bruxas is mostly used in commercial contexts or by younger generations.
Examples in context
- Feliz Dia das Bruxas para você!Happy Halloween to you!
- Desejo um Feliz Dia das Bruxas!I wish you a Happy Halloween!
- Feliz Dia das Bruxas a todos!Happy Halloween to everyone!
Example conversation
Lucas and Beatriz are celebrating at a costume party.
- LucasBeatriz, Feliz Dia das Bruxas!Beatriz, Happy Halloween!
- BeatrizObrigada, Lucas! Feliz Dia das Bruxas para você também.Thank you, Lucas! Happy Halloween to you too.
- LucasSua fantasia está incrível!Your costume is amazing!
- BeatrizMuito obrigada, você também está ótimo!Thank you so much, you look great too!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dia, feliz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
