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"Good afternoon" in Portuguese: boa tarde
boa tarde
Good afternoon in Portuguese is boa tarde. Use it as a greeting from midday into early evening. It is both hello and a polite shop entrance line.
Entering a shop
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How to pronounce boa tarde
Say it
BOH-ah TAR-jee
/ˈboa ˈtaʁ.dʒi/
BOH-ah TAR-jee. Soft d in tarde like j in many Brazilian accents.
"Good afternoon" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| boa tarde | good afternoon Greeting after midday. | Greeting after midday. |
| Boa tarde! Tudo bem? | Good afternoon! How are you? Warm opener. | Warm opener. |
| boa tarde a todos | good afternoon everyone Meetings and classes. | Meetings and classes. |
| tenha uma boa tarde | have a good afternoon Parting wish. | Parting wish. |
How to use boa tarde in real life
- 1Entering a shop
Boa tarde! Vocês têm esse tênis no 38?
Good afternoon! Do you have this sneaker in size 38?
Standard polite entry.
- 2Work call
Boa tarde, Ana. Podemos falar agora?
Good afternoon, Ana. Can we talk now?
Professional phone start.
- 3Leaving a café
Obrigada. Tenha uma boa tarde!
Thanks. Have a good afternoon!
Friendly closing.
Mistakes English speakers make with boa tarde
Incorrect: Bom tarde!
Correct: Boa tarde!
Tarde is feminine, so boa, not bom.
Incorrect: Boa tarde (at 10 a.m.).
Correct: Bom dia.
Morning uses bom dia; boa tarde starts around midday.
Good to know
Brazilians often keep bom dia until lunchtime vibes fade, then switch to boa tarde. In shops, staff greet you with boa tarde even if you only browse. Around dusk, boa noite takes over for both good evening and good night.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking into a clinic
ChatPal
Boa tarde! Tem horário livre?
Good afternoon! Do you have an open slot?
You
Boa tarde. Quero remarcar minha consulta.
Good afternoon. I want to reschedule my appointment.
ChatPal
Claro. Boa tarde ainda dá tempo.
Of course. There's still time this afternoon.
You
Perfeito. Obrigada, boa tarde!
Perfect. Thanks, good afternoon!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good afternoon" in Portuguese
Exact phrase?
Boa tarde.
Why boa not bom?
Tarde is feminine.
When do I switch from bom dia?
Around midday / after lunch culture.
Can it be a goodbye?
Yes: tenha uma boa tarde.
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