Boa viagem!
standard, Brazil
In Brazil you wish someone safe travels with Boa viagem!, literally "good trip". For a flight you can say Bom voo! It is also called Vá com Deus.
Meaning: wish for a safe trip (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Boa viagem! | standard, Brazil |
| Bom voo! | for a flight |
| Vá com Deus | warm, religious |
Boa viagem works for any trip: a bus, a car ride or a long vacation. Brazilians often add Chegue bem or Me avisa quando chegar, asking you to arrive well and send a message.
Which one should you use?
Vá com Deus, "go with God", is a warmer farewell often heard in religious families.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The same Boa viagem! is used in Portugal too, where people also say Boa viagem e até breve.
Did you know?
- Boa Viagem is also the name of a well-known beach neighborhood in Recife.
Examples in context
- Boa viagem! Me avisa quando chegar.Safe travels! Let me know when you arrive.
- Bom voo, e boas férias!Have a good flight and a good holiday!
- Vá com Deus e chegue bem.Go with God and arrive safely.
Example conversation
Wesley sees his cousin Paula off at the bus station in Curitiba.
- WesleyBoa viagem, Paula!Safe travels, Paula!
- PaulaObrigada, Wesley. Eu te aviso quando chegar.Thanks, Wesley. I will tell you when I arrive.
- WesleyChegue bem!Arrive safely!
