bom fim de semana
/ˈbõ ˈfĩ d͡ʒi seˈmɐ̃.nɐ/word by word
bom fim de semana is the Portuguese way to say 'have a good weekend'.
It is frequently used as a standalone exclamation when saying goodbye to someone on a Friday. In Brazil, the phrase fim de semana is often replaced with final de semana.
Meaning: wish of a good weekend (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase bom fim de semana literally translates to 'good end of week'.
Which one should you use?
While bom fim de semana is the standard elliptical way to say it, adding the verb tenha makes it a complete imperative sentence tenha um bom fim de semana. Desejo-lhe um excelente fim de semana is a formal way to express a heartfelt wish for an excellent weekend.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the colloquial variation bom fim d' semana is used.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of bom fim de semana is /ˈbõ ˈfĩ dʒi seˈmɐ̃.nɐ/. It consists of 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
When do people say it?
A common natural response to this wish is Igualmente! (Likewise!) or Para você também! (For you too!).
Did you know?
- The word semana is a linguistic relative of the English word 'september', as both stem from the Latin root for 'seven' to denote a period of seven days.
Examples in context
- Bom fim de semana!Have a good weekend.This sentence shows how to use the phrase as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #1200025 by alexmarcelo, translation #1877605 by CK
- Você passou um bom fim de semana?Did you have a good weekend?This sentence shows how to ask if someone had a good weekend using the phrase.Tatoeba #1417438 by alexmarcelo, translation #21296 by adjusting
- Tenha um bom fim de semana, Sr. Silva. Que seja repleto de descanso e alegria.Have a good weekend, Mr. Silva. May it be filled with rest and joy.
- Desejo-lhe um excelente fim de semana, Sra. Santos. Desfrute dos seus dias de descanso.I wish you an excellent weekend, Mrs. Santos. Enjoy your days of rest.
- Olá João! Tenha um ótimo fim de semana. Vamos marcar um encontro na próxima semana.Hello João! Have a great weekend. Let's meet up next week.
- Bom fim de semana, pessoal! Aproveitem bastante e descansem.Have a good weekend, everyone! Enjoy yourselves and rest.
- Desejo um bom fim de semana para você.I wish you a good weekend.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juliana and Felipe are leaving the office on a Friday afternoon.
- JulianaAté segunda-feira, Felipe!See you on Monday, Felipe!
- FelipeTchau, Juliana. Bom fim de semana!Bye, Juliana. Have a good weekend!
- JulianaObrigada, para você também.Thanks, to you too.
- FelipeTchau!Bye!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (bom, fim, de, semana) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bom, de, fim, semana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
