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"Have a good trip" in Portuguese: boa viagem

boa viagem

Say it: BOH-ah vee-AH-zhangphrase/ˈboa ˈvia.ʒẽ/

Have a good trip in Portuguese is boa viagem. Say it at airports, bus stations, and doorways when someone leaves.

Airport hug

Boa viagem! Me avisa quando pousar.
Have a good trip! Text me when you land.
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How to pronounce boa viagem

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BOH-ah vee-AH-zhang

/ˈboa ˈvia.ʒẽ/

BOH-ah vee-AH-zhang

"Have a good trip" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
boa viagemhave a good trip

Default send-off.

boa viagem e se cuidagood trip and take care

Warmer.

boa viagem a todoshave a good trip everyone

Group.

ótima viagemgreat trip

Emphatic variant.

How to use boa viagem in real life

  1. 1Airport hug

    Boa viagem! Me avisa quando pousar.

    Have a good trip! Text me when you land.

    Classic pair.

  2. 2Taxi drop

    Chegamos. Boa viagem de volta!

    We're here. Have a good trip back!

    Return trip.

  3. 3Group chat

    Boa viagem, pessoal. Fotos depois!

    Have a good trip, folks. Photos later!

    Group send-off.

Mistakes English speakers make with boa viagem

Incorrect: Bom viagem.

Correct: Boa viagem.

Viagem is feminine—boa.

Incorrect: Have a good trip! (to Portuguese speakers)

Correct: Boa viagem!

Use the Portuguese wish.

Good to know

Boa viagem is almost automatic when Brazilians say goodbye before travel—often with a hug and me avisa quando chegar. It works for flights, road trips, and even short bus rides.

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Seeing a friend off at the gate

  1. ChatPal

    Boa viagem! Manda mensagem no pouso.

    Have a good trip! Message on landing.

  2. You

    Obrigada. Boa viagem também quando você for.

    Thanks. Have a good trip too when you go.

  3. ChatPal

    Eu vou na semana que vem.

    I'm only going next week.

  4. You

    a gente se fala.

    Then we'll talk.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Have a good trip" in Portuguese

Have a good trip?

Boa viagem.

Why boa not bom?

Viagem is feminine.

Add take care?

Boa viagem e se cuida.

For a group?

Boa viagem, pessoal!

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