boa tarde

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/boɐ ˈtaɾdɨ/
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A greeting used in the afternoon.
Practice using boa tarde in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Boa tarde a todos. A reunião vai começar.
    Good afternoon, everyone. The meeting is about to start.
  • Ela entrou e disse boa tarde.
    She came in and said good afternoon.
  • Boa tarde, senhor Silva.
    Good afternoon, Mr Silva.
  • O empregado disse-nos boa tarde.
    The employee said good afternoon to us.
  • Desejei-lhe boa tarde ao sair.
    I wished her a good afternoon as I left.

Similar words

olá

Meanings

Afternoon greeting

social
neutral
A polite greeting or farewell from around midday until evening.

Examples

  • Boa tarde, senhor Silva.
    Good afternoon, Mr Silva.
  • Ela entrou e disse boa tarde.
    She came in and said good afternoon.
  • Boa tarde a todos. A reunião vai começar.
    Good afternoon, everyone. The meeting is about to start.
  • Desejei-lhe boa tarde ao sair.
    I wished her a good afternoon as I left.
  • O empregado disse-nos boa tarde.
    The employee said good afternoon to us.

Similar words

olá

Etymology

Literally “good afternoon”, with boa meaning “good” and tarde meaning “afternoon”.

FAQ

What does boa tarde mean?

A greeting used in the afternoon.

When is boa tarde used?

From about midday until evening.

Can boa tarde be a farewell?

Yes. It can also wish someone a good afternoon when leaving.

What comes before boa tarde?

In the morning, say bom dia.

How is boa tarde pronounced?

It is pronounced /boɐ ˈtaɾdɨ/.

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