Tenha um bom dia
neutral, Brazil
To say "have a nice day" in Brazilian Portuguese, use Tenha um bom dia. For something warmer, say Tenha um ótimo dia, which is closer to "have a great day". It is also called 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 | casual |
| Tenha um ótimo dia | warm, Brazil |
These phrases fit when you part ways with a customer, a colleague or a neighbor. Friends often just say Bom dia pra você or wish each other a good rest of the day.
How does it change in a sentence?
Tenha is the polite imperative of ter ("to have"). The same pattern works for other wishes, such as Tenha uma boa semana for "have a good week".
Did you know?
- A common reply to a wish like this is Pra você também, meaning "you too".
Examples in context
- Tenha um ótimo dia de trabalho.Have a great day at work.
- Obrigada, pra você também!Thank you, you too!
Example conversation
Carla pays at a bakery in Belo Horizonte and talks to the cashier Marcos.
- MarcosAqui está seu troco.Here is your change.
- CarlaObrigada. Tenha um bom dia!Thank you. Have a nice day!
- MarcosPra você também!You too!
