feliz Dia da Independência
feliz Dia da Independência is the Portuguese way to say happy independence day.
This phrase is used to offer good wishes during a country's independence day celebrations. In written form, it is common to include an exclamation mark to convey the celebratory nature of the greeting.
Meaning: good wishes at a country's independence day (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of feliz (happy), Dia (Day), da (of the) and Independência (Independence).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Dia is capitalized in this phrase because it refers to a specific holiday.
Did you know?
- The root of feliz is linked to the Proto-Indo-European word for 'to suckle'.
- In Brazil, Dia da Independência is a national holiday on September 7, while in other Lusophone countries like Angola, it is celebrated on November 11.
- While feliz means 'happy', Portuguese speakers often use the word parabéns to congratulate a nation on its independence.
Examples in context
- Feliz Dia da Independência para você!Happy Independence Day to you!
- Desejo um feliz Dia da Independência a todos.I wish a happy Independence Day to everyone.
- Tenha um feliz Dia da Independência com sua família.Have a happy Independence Day with your family.
Example conversation
Two friends are greeting each other on the holiday.
- GabrielOi, Beatriz! Feliz Dia da Independência!Hi, Beatriz! Happy Independence Day!
- BeatrizObrigada, Gabriel! Feliz Dia da Independência para você também.Thank you, Gabriel! Happy Independence Day to you too.
- GabrielVocê vai comemorar hoje?Are you going to celebrate today?
- BeatrizSim, vou ver o desfile.Yes, I am going to see the parade.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries da, dia, feliz, independência, CC BY-SA 4.0.
