Portuguese · Greetings & Essentials
"Happy New Year!" in Portuguese: feliz ano novo!
feliz ano novo!
Happy New Year in Portuguese is feliz ano novo! Say it at midnight, in messages, and on cards through early January.
Midnight toast
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How to pronounce feliz ano novo!
Say it
feh-LEESH AH-noo NOH-voo
/fe.ˈliʃ ˈa.nu ˈno.vu/
feh-LEESH AH-noo NOH-voo
"Happy New Year!" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| feliz ano novo! | happy New Year! Default greeting. | Default greeting. |
| feliz ano novo a todos | happy New Year to everyone Group messages. | Group messages. |
| bom ano novo | good New Year Less common alternate. | Less common alternate. |
| próspero ano novo | prosperous New Year More formal cards. | More formal cards. |
How to use feliz ano novo! in real life
- 1Midnight toast
Feliz ano novo! Que venha saúde.
Happy New Year! Here's to health.
Countdown.
- 2Family group chat
Feliz ano novo, família! Beijos.
Happy New Year, family! Kisses.
Message.
- 3First workday back
Ainda vale: feliz ano novo, pessoal!
It still counts: happy New Year, everyone!
Early January.
Mistakes English speakers make with feliz ano novo!
Incorrect: Happy New Year!
Correct: Feliz ano novo!
Use the Portuguese greeting.
Incorrect: Feliz año nuevo (Spanish).
Correct: Feliz ano novo!
Portuguese is ano novo, not año nuevo.
Good to know
Brazilians shout Feliz ano novo! with fireworks and white clothes for luck. Lentil soup and grapes show up in some homes; the greeting itself stays simple and warm.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Midnight on the beach
ChatPal
Dez, nove… feliz ano novo!
Ten, nine… happy New Year!
You
Feliz ano novo! Que a gente viaje mais.
Happy New Year! May we travel more.
ChatPal
Amém. Feliz ano novo de novo no abraço.
Amen. Happy New Year again with a hug.
You
Vem cá.
Come here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Happy New Year!" in Portuguese
Standard line?
Feliz ano novo!
More formal?
Próspero ano novo.
Until when can I say it?
Through early January is fine.
Must all three words appear?
Yes—feliz ano novo.
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