boa noite

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/boɐ ˈnojtɨ/
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A greeting in the evening or a farewell before sleep.
Practice using boa noite in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Boa noite a todos e até amanhã.
    Good night, everyone, and see you tomorrow.
  • Ele chegou ao jantar e disse boa noite.
    He arrived for dinner and said good evening.
  • Boa noite, Teresa. Como estás?
    Good evening, Teresa. How are you?
  • A mãe desejou boa noite aos filhos.
    The mother wished her children good night.
  • Já vou para a cama. Boa noite!
    I am going to bed now. Good night!

Similar words

olá

Meanings

Evening greeting or farewell

social
neutral
Used to greet someone at night or to say goodbye before going to bed.

Examples

  • Boa noite, Teresa. Como estás?
    Good evening, Teresa. How are you?
  • Ele chegou ao jantar e disse boa noite.
    He arrived for dinner and said good evening.
  • Já vou para a cama. Boa noite!
    I am going to bed now. Good night!
  • A mãe desejou boa noite aos filhos.
    The mother wished her children good night.
  • Boa noite a todos e até amanhã.
    Good night, everyone, and see you tomorrow.

Similar words

olá

Etymology

Literally “good night”, from boa (“good”) and noite (“night”).

FAQ

What does boa noite mean?

A greeting in the evening or a farewell before sleep.

Can boa noite mean “good evening”?

Yes, when greeting someone at night.

Can it mean “good night”?

Yes, especially as a farewell or before sleep.

Is boa noite formal?

It works in both family and polite settings.

How is boa noite pronounced?

It is pronounced /boɐ ˈnojtɨ/.

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