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"Sweet dreams" in Portuguese: bons sonhos

bons sonhos

Say it: bohngs SOHN-yoosphrase/ˈbõs ˈso.ɲos/

Sweet dreams in Portuguese is bons sonhos. Say it at lights-out, often after boa noite or te amo in family chats.

Texting

Vou dormir. Bons sonhos!
I'm going to sleep. Sweet dreams!
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How to pronounce bons sonhos

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bohngs SOHN-yoos

/ˈbõs ˈso.ɲos/

bohngs SOHN-yoos

"Sweet dreams" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
bons sonhossweet dreams

Default bedtime wish.

bons sonhos e descansesweet dreams and rest

Warmer.

tenha bons sonhoshave sweet dreams

Slightly fuller.

boa noitegood night

Often paired.

How to use bons sonhos in real life

  1. 1Texting

    Vou dormir. Bons sonhos!

    I'm going to sleep. Sweet dreams!

    Classic close.

  2. 2Kids

    Bons sonhos, meu amor. Apago a luz.

    Sweet dreams, my love. I'm turning off the light.

    Parenting.

  3. 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.

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Ending a late video call

  1. ChatPal

    são tarde. Bons sonhos!

    It's late already. Sweet dreams!

  2. You

    Bons sonhos. Desliga a luz .

    Sweet dreams. Turn off the light there.

  3. ChatPal

    Desliguei. Até amanhã.

    Done. Until tomorrow.

  4. 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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