Portuguese · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Morning" in Portuguese: manhã
a manhã
Morning in Portuguese is a manhã. Say de manhã for in the morning. The greeting is bom dia, while a manhã names the time of day itself.
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How to pronounce manhã
Say it
mah-NYAHN
/ma.ˈɲɐ̃/
mah-NYAHN. The nh is like ny in canyon.
"Morning" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a manhã | the morning Noun for the time of day. | Noun for the time of day. |
| de manhã | in the morning Most common time phrase. | Most common time phrase. |
| esta manhã | this morning Talking about today. | Talking about today. |
| amanhã de manhã | tomorrow morning Scheduling. | Scheduling. |
| bom dia | good morning Greeting, not the noun itself. | Greeting, not the noun itself. |
How to use manhã in real life
- 1Scheduling
Podemos nos ver amanhã de manhã?
Can we meet tomorrow morning?
De manhã pins the part of day.
- 2Routine
Eu corro na praia de manhã cedo.
I run on the beach early in the morning.
De manhã cedo is a set phrase.
- 3Weather memory
Esta manhã estava nublada e fresca.
This morning was cloudy and cool.
Esta manhã for earlier today.
Mistakes English speakers make with manhã
Incorrect: Bom manhã!
Correct: Bom dia! / Boa manhã is rare.
The greeting is bom dia. Manhã is the noun for morning.
Incorrect: Na manhã eu trabalho (unnatural for many).
Correct: De manhã eu trabalho.
De manhã is the default in-the-morning phrase.
Good to know
Brazilians greet with bom dia well into late morning. Manhã itself is for plans and routines: de manhã, esta manhã, amanhã de manhã. Café da manhã ties breakfast to this same word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a beach run
ChatPal
Você prefere treinar de manhã?
Do you prefer to train in the morning?
You
Prefiro. De manhã a praia está vazia.
I do. In the morning the beach is empty.
ChatPal
Então amanhã de manhã às sete?
So tomorrow morning at seven?
You
Fechado. Te vejo de manhã!
Deal. See you in the morning!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Morning" in Portuguese
How do I say in the morning?
De manhã.
Good morning greeting?
Bom dia.
This morning?
Esta manhã.
Is manhã feminine?
Yes: a manhã.
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