bom dia

See also: bom-dia

Portuguese

Portuguese phrasebook
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Etymology

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese bon dia (vosco), later reinforced by Spanish buenos días.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈbõ ˈd͡ʒi.ɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈbõ ˈd͡ʒi.a/

  • (Northeast Brazil) IPA(key): /bõⁿ ˈdiɐ/
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Interjection

bom dia

  1. (strictly) good morning
  2. good day, nice day

Usage notes

  • Despite literally meaning “good day”, speakers will often correct someone using this expression in the afternoon or night.
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