Feliz Dia da Independência!
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Brazil celebrates independence on 7 September, so people say Feliz Dia da Independência! or simply Feliz Sete de Setembro! It is also called Viva a Independência do Brasil!
Meaning: greeting for Brazil's Independence Day (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz Dia da Independência! | standard |
| Feliz Sete de Setembro! | casual, Brazil |
| Viva a Independência do Brasil! | patriotic |
The holiday is usually called Sete de Setembro by Brazilians and is marked with school parades, flags and military ceremonies.
Which one should you use?
Independência is the formal name used in speeches and on official cards. Sete de Setembro is the everyday name of the day.
When do people say it?
The date recalls 7 September 1822, when Dom Pedro I declared Brazil independent from Portugal, a moment known by the cry Independência ou morte! (Independence or death).
Did you know?
- The cry of independence is said to have been made on the banks of the Ipiranga stream in São Paulo, and the stream appears in the first line of the Brazilian national anthem.
Examples in context
- Feliz Dia da Independência!Happy Independence Day!
- Feliz Sete de Setembro a todos!Happy Seventh of September to all!
- Viva o Brasil!Long live Brazil!
Example conversation
Professor Lúcia talks to her student Mateus after the parade in Rio de Janeiro.
- LúciaFeliz Sete de Setembro, Mateus!Happy Seventh of September, Mateus!
- MateusObrigado, professora. O desfile foi lindo.Thank you, teacher. The parade was beautiful.
- LúciaFoi mesmo.It really was.
