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"Good luck!" in Portuguese: boa sorte
boa sorte
Good luck in Portuguese is boa sorte. Say it before exams, interviews, matches, and big days.
Before an interview
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How to pronounce boa sorte
Say it
BOH-ah SOR-chee
/ˈboa ˈsoʁ.tʃi/
BOH-ah SOR-chee
"Good luck!" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| boa sorte | good luck Default wish. | Default wish. |
| boa sorte aí | good luck (casual) Friendly send-off. | Friendly send-off. |
| desejar boa sorte | to wish good luck Verb frame. | Verb frame. |
| tudo de bom | all the best Related warm wish. | Related warm wish. |
How to use boa sorte in real life
- 1Before an interview
Boa sorte na entrevista amanhã!
Good luck on the interview tomorrow!
Wish.
- 2Exam day
Mandei boa sorte no WhatsApp dela.
I sent good luck on her WhatsApp.
Message.
- 3Sports
Boa sorte no jogo, pessoal!
Good luck in the game, everyone!
Team cheer.
Mistakes English speakers make with boa sorte
Incorrect: Bom sorte!
Correct: Boa sorte!
Sorte is feminine, so boa sorte.
Incorrect: Good luck no teste!
Correct: Boa sorte no teste!
Use boa sorte.
Good to know
Boa sorte is short and sincere. Some people add vai dar certo (it’ll work out). Crossing fingers is fazer figa or cruzar os dedos depending on the crowd.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sending a friend into a driving test
ChatPal
Sua prova é hoje? Boa sorte!
Is your test today? Good luck!
You
Obrigada! Preciso de boa sorte mesmo.
Thanks! I really need good luck.
ChatPal
Boa sorte aí. Me avisa depois.
Good luck out there. Tell me later.
You
Aviso sim. Já estou saindo.
I will. I’m leaving now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good luck!" in Portuguese
Why boa not bom?
Sorte is feminine.
Good luck on…?
Boa sorte em / na / no…
Reply?
Obrigado/a! / Valeu!
Break a leg equivalent?
Often still boa sorte; theater people may have local habits.
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