boa viagem
/ˈbo(w).ɐ viˈa.ʒẽj̃/word by word
boa viagem is the Portuguese phrase for "have a good trip".
This phrase is used to wish someone a pleasant journey when they are leaving.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine adjective boa (good) and the feminine noun viagem (trip/journey).
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase within a full sentence like "Have a good trip", Portuguese speakers often include the indefinite article uma (a), resulting in uma boa viagem.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbo(w).ɐ viˈa.ʒẽj̃/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
When do people say it?
A common response to boa viagem is Obrigado, você também! if the speaker is male or Obrigada, você também! if the speaker is female.
Did you know?
- While boa viagem is the standard greeting, in many Portuguese-speaking cultures, it is common to respond with a religious blessing like 'Fique com Deus' (Stay with God) instead of just 'thank you'.
- The word viagem comes from the Latin 'viaticum', which originally referred to the money or provisions provided to a traveler for a journey.
- In Brazil, it is common to wish someone boa viagem even if they are only going on a short commute or a quick drive to the next town.
Examples in context
- Faz uma boa viagem!Have a good trip!This sentence shows how to use boa viagem in an imperative.Tatoeba #2197691 by alexmarcelo, translation #1104795 by rul
- Faça uma boa viagem!Have a good trip.This sentence shows an alternative imperative way to use boa viagem.Tatoeba #2197689 by alexmarcelo, translation #3392965 by CK
- Vocês tiveram uma boa viagem?Did you have a good trip?This sentence demonstrates how to ask if someone had boa viagem in the past.Tatoeba #5933479 by Ricardo14, translation #5442691 by tabular
- Olá! Tenha uma boa viagem!Hello! Have a good trip!
- Desejo-lhe uma viagem agradável.I wish you a pleasant trip.
- Boa viagem, Maria!Have a good trip, Maria!
- Tenha uma excelente viagem, João!Have an excellent trip, João!
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Example conversation
Beatriz is leaving for the airport and Felipe is seeing her off.
- FelipeTchau, Beatriz! Boa viagem!Bye, Beatriz! Have a good trip!
- BeatrizObrigada, Felipe! Te vejo logo.Thank you, Felipe! I will see you soon.
- FelipeMe avisa quando chegar.Let me know when you arrive.
- BeatrizPode deixar, tchau!Will do, bye!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry boa viagem, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (boa, viagem) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boa, viagem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
