Portuguese · Greetings & Essentials
"Good morning" in Portuguese: bom dia
bom dia
Good morning in Portuguese is bom dia. Use it from early morning until around noon with neighbors, shop staff, and coworkers. A natural reply is Bom dia! Tudo bem?
Entering a bakery
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How to pronounce bom dia
Say it
bohng JEE-ah
/ˈbõ ˈdʒia/
bohng JEE-ah. Bom has a nasal o; dia often sounds like JEE-ah in Brazil.
"Good morning" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bom dia | good morning Standard morning greeting. | Standard morning greeting. |
| Bom dia! Tudo bem? | Good morning! How are you? Warm Brazilian opener. | Warm Brazilian opener. |
| um bom dia | a good day (wish) Tenha um bom dia as you leave. | Tenha um bom dia as you leave. |
| bom dia a todos | good morning everyone Meetings and group chats. | Meetings and group chats. |
How to use bom dia in real life
- 1Entering a bakery
Bom dia! Você tem pão francês ainda quente?
Good morning! Do you still have hot French rolls?
Greet before you order.
- 2Office chat
Bom dia, pessoal. A reunião começa já.
Good morning, everyone. The meeting starts now.
Bom dia opens group messages too.
- 3Leaving home
Bom dia, mãe! Eu saio cedo hoje.
Good morning, Mom! I'm leaving early today.
Family mornings still use the full phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with bom dia
Incorrect: Boa dia
Correct: Bom dia
Dia is masculine, so it is bom dia, not boa dia.
Incorrect: Bom dia às dez da noite
Correct: Boa noite
Bom dia is for morning. Night needs boa noite.
Good to know
Skipping bom dia with a doorman, cashier, or elevator stranger can feel cold in Brazil. The phrase is short social glue: say it, smile, and move on. After midday, switch to boa tarde without overthinking the exact minute.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Greeting a concierge on the way out
ChatPal
Bom dia! O elevador do térreo já funciona?
Good morning! Is the ground-floor elevator working yet?
You
Bom dia! Sim, acabei de usar.
Good morning! Yes, I just used it.
ChatPal
Ótimo. Tenha um bom dia aí fora.
Great. Have a good day out there.
You
Igualmente. Até mais!
Same to you. See you later!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good morning" in Portuguese
Until what time can I say bom dia?
Roughly until noon. After lunch, boa tarde is safer.
How should I answer bom dia?
Say Bom dia! back. Adding Tudo bem? is friendly.
Is bom dia too formal?
No. It works with strangers and friends. Oi alone can feel abrupt in shops.
Why not boa dia?
Because dia is masculine: o dia, bom dia.
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