boa sorte
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/boɐ ˈsɔɾtɨ/
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A wish that something important goes well.
Examples
O projeto começa hoje. Boa sorte!
The project starts today. Good luck!
Todos lhe disseram boa sorte.
Everyone wished him good luck.
Ela desejou-me boa sorte antes do jogo.
She wished me good luck before the match.
Tens uma prova amanhã? Boa sorte!
You have an exam tomorrow? Good luck!
Boa sorte na entrevista.
Good luck in the interview.
Meanings
Examples
Tens uma prova amanhã? Boa sorte!
You have an exam tomorrow? Good luck!
Boa sorte na entrevista.
Good luck in the interview.
Ela desejou-me boa sorte antes do jogo.
She wished me good luck before the match.
O projeto começa hoje. Boa sorte!
The project starts today. Good luck!
Todos lhe disseram boa sorte.
Everyone wished him good luck.
Etymology
Boa means “good” and sorte means “luck”.
FAQ
What does boa sorte mean?
A wish that something important goes well.
When do people say boa sorte?
Before an event whose result is uncertain.
Can it be said before an exam?
Yes. That is a common use.
It can accompany a farewell, but its main purpose is encouragement.
How is boa sorte pronounced?
It is pronounced /boɐ ˈsɔɾtɨ/.
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