| Portuguese | English | When |
|---|---|---|
| Bom dia! | Good morning! | From early morning until lunch |
| Olá, bom dia! | Hello, good morning! | A friendly morning hello |
| Boa tarde! | Good afternoon! | After lunch, around 1 p.m. |
In Portugal, saying bom dia when you walk into a shop or pass someone you know is expected. Diz sempre bom dia quando entrares means "Always say good morning when you enter."
| Portuguese | English | When |
|---|---|---|
| Tudo bem? | How are you? | Right after the greeting |
| Como estás? | How are you? | A friend or someone your age |
| Estou bem, obrigado. | I am well, thank you. | The answer, from a man |
| Obrigado e bom dia de trabalho! | Thank you and have a good day at work! | Leaving a coworker or a shop |
| Tchau! | Bye! | With friends |
A woman says obrigada instead of obrigado, because the word agrees with the person speaking. Tchau is casual. Adeus is a little more formal.
A Real European Portuguese Lesson
Everyday Greetings
Hello! Good morning.
Good morning! How are you?
I am well, thank you.
All is well.
Bye!
Level 6 of the same guide has the good-workday goodbye, and Level 4 orders coffee with boa tarde. For words that change between Portugal and Brazil, see European Portuguese phrases, and browse every European Portuguese guide.
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Is Bom Dia the Same in Brazil?
Yes, bom dia is good morning in Brazil too. Many other everyday words differ between the two countries.
Is Bubblegum Free?
Yes. The lesson library is free for everyone, because we believe everyone should be able to learn. It holds lessons that other learners asked Poppy for. A new custom lesson costs us real money to make, so your first one is free, and Bubblegum Pro gives you unlimited custom lessons.
