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"Sweet dreams" in Portuguese: bons sonhos
bons sonhos
Sweet dreams in Portuguese is bons sonhos. Say it at lights-out, often after boa noite or te amo in family chats.
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How to pronounce bons sonhos
Say it
bohngs SOHN-yoos
/ˈbõs ˈso.ɲos/
bohngs SOHN-yoos
"Sweet dreams" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bons sonhos | sweet dreams Default bedtime wish. | Default bedtime wish. |
| bons sonhos e descanse | sweet dreams and rest Warmer. | Warmer. |
| tenha bons sonhos | have sweet dreams Slightly fuller. | Slightly fuller. |
| boa noite | good night Often paired. | Often paired. |
How to use bons sonhos in real life
- 1Texting
Vou dormir. Bons sonhos!
I'm going to sleep. Sweet dreams!
Classic close.
- 2Kids
Bons sonhos, meu amor. Apago a luz.
Sweet dreams, my love. I'm turning off the light.
Parenting.
- 3Partner call
Boa noite. Bons sonhos e até amanhã.
Good night. Sweet dreams and see you tomorrow.
Pair with boa noite.
Mistakes English speakers make with bons sonhos
Incorrect: Bom sonhos.
Correct: Bons sonhos.
Plural bons with sonhos.
Incorrect: Sweet dreams! (to Portuguese speakers)
Correct: Bons sonhos!
Use the Portuguese wish.
Good to know
Bons sonhos is tender and common in Brazilian family WhatsApp. Adults still use it with partners and kids—never stiff, always soft.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ending a late video call
ChatPal
Já são tarde. Bons sonhos!
It's late already. Sweet dreams!
You
Bons sonhos. Desliga a luz aí.
Sweet dreams. Turn off the light there.
ChatPal
Desliguei. Até amanhã.
Done. Until tomorrow.
You
Até!
See you!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sweet dreams" in Portuguese
Sweet dreams?
Bons sonhos.
With good night?
Boa noite. Bons sonhos!
Why bons?
Sonhos is plural—bons agrees.
Fuller line?
Tenha bons sonhos.
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