Portuguese · Greetings & Essentials
"Good night" in Portuguese: boa noite
boa noite
Good night in Portuguese is boa noite. Use it as a greeting after dark and as a goodbye when people go to sleep. Reply with Boa noite! or Boa noite, até amanhã.
Entering a restaurant at 8 p.m.
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How to pronounce boa noite
Say it
BOH-ah NOY-chee
/ˈboa ˈnoj.tʃi/
BOH-ah NOY-chee. Noite often ends with a chee sound in Brazil.
"Good night" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| boa noite | good evening / good night Greeting after dark and bedtime goodbye. | Greeting after dark and bedtime goodbye. |
| Boa noite! Até amanhã | Good night! See you tomorrow Leaving for bed or home. | Leaving for bed or home. |
| tenha uma boa noite | have a good night Warmer farewell. | Warmer farewell. |
| boa noite a todos | good evening everyone Group chats and meetings. | Group chats and meetings. |
How to use boa noite in real life
- 1Entering a restaurant at 8 p.m.
Boa noite! Tem mesa para dois?
Good evening! Do you have a table for two?
Boa noite greets after dark.
- 2Ending a call
Boa noite, mãe. Durma bem.
Good night, Mom. Sleep well.
Family bedtime goodbye.
- 3Hotel hallway
Boa noite! O café da manhã começa às sete.
Good night! Breakfast starts at seven.
Staff use boa noite as evening hello too.
Mistakes English speakers make with boa noite
Incorrect: Bom noite
Correct: Boa noite
Noite is feminine, so boa noite.
Incorrect: Boa noite at 10 a.m.
Correct: Bom dia
Match the time of day: morning is bom dia.
Good to know
Boa noite does double duty in Brazil: hello after dusk and goodbye at bedtime. Context and tone tell you which. In shops, it is as expected as bom dia, so skip it only if you want to seem rushed.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving a friend's apartment after dinner
ChatPal
Já são onze. Boa noite e boa volta!
It's already eleven. Good night and get home safe!
You
Boa noite! Obrigada pelo jantar.
Good night! Thanks for dinner.
ChatPal
De nada. Manda mensagem quando chegar. Boa noite!
You're welcome. Text when you arrive. Good night!
You
Mando sim. Até breve!
I will. See you soon!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good night" in Portuguese
Is boa noite hello or goodbye?
Both. Greeting after dark, and farewell when the evening ends.
When do I switch from boa tarde?
After dark is safe. Exact clock times vary; follow the sky and local habit.
How do I say sleep well?
Durma bem, often after boa noite.
Why boa and not bom?
Noite is feminine: boa noite.
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