What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'good end of week'.
Which one should you use?
The variation bom final de semana is also commonly used and carries the same meaning as bom fim de semana.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, Tenha um bom final de semana is a standard formal expression, while Bom final de semana is used informally. You may also use the informal phrase Aproveite o final de semana to mean 'Enjoy the weekend'. In Portugal, the standard formal expression is Tenha um bom fim de semana and the informal phrase Diverte-te no fim de semana is used to mean 'Enjoy yourself during the weekend'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective bom (good) must agree in gender with the masculine noun fim (end).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈbõ ˈfĩ dʒi seˈmɐ̃.nɐ/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
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Examples in context
- Bom fim de semana para você!Have a happy weekend!
- Tchau, bom fim de semana.Bye, have a nice weekend.
- Desejo um bom fim de semana a todos.I wish everyone a happy weekend.
Example conversation
Beatriz and Lucas are leaving the office on a Friday afternoon.
- BeatrizAté segunda, Lucas!See you Monday, Lucas!
- LucasAté, Beatriz. Bom fim de semana!Bye, Beatriz. Have a happy weekend!
- BeatrizObrigada, bom fim de semana para você também.Thank you, have a happy weekend to you too.
- LucasTchau!Bye!
