Tenha um bom dia
neutral, Brazil
In Brazilian Portuguese "have a good day" is Tenha um bom dia. A warmer version is Tenha um ótimo dia, and friends say Bom dia pra você.
Meaning: friendly farewell wish (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Tenha um bom dia | neutral, Brazil |
| Bom dia pra você | friendly |
| Tenha um ótimo dia | warm |
Shopkeepers and call-center workers often finish with Tenha um bom dia. Among friends people may just say Um abraço or Até mais.
How does it change in a sentence?
Tenha is the subjunctive of ter, used for wishes. It works for everyone with você.
Did you know?
- Brazilians often add você também to return the wish, as in Você também!
Examples in context
- Tenha um ótimo dia de trabalho.Have a great workday.
- Bom dia pra você também.Have a good day too.
Example conversation
Elisa pays at a pharmacy in Florianópolis and talks to the cashier Roberto.
- RobertoAqui está o troco.Here is your change.
- ElisaObrigada.Thank you.
- RobertoTenha um bom dia!Have a good day!
