bom apetite

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/bõ ɐpɨˈtitɨ/
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A friendly wish said as someone starts eating.
Practice using bom apetite in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • O empregado desejou-nos bom apetite.
    The waiter wished us a pleasant meal.
  • A comida chegou. Bom apetite!
    The food is here. Enjoy your meal!
  • Sentámo-nos à mesa e o avô disse bom apetite.
    We sat at the table and Grandad said enjoy your meal.
  • Ela serviu o jantar e disse bom apetite.
    She served dinner and said enjoy your meal.
  • Bom apetite a todos.
    Enjoy your meal, everyone.

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Meanings

Enjoy the meal

social
neutral
Said before or as a meal begins to wish others pleasure in their food.

Examples

  • A comida chegou. Bom apetite!
    The food is here. Enjoy your meal!
  • Ela serviu o jantar e disse bom apetite.
    She served dinner and said enjoy your meal.
  • Bom apetite a todos.
    Enjoy your meal, everyone.
  • O empregado desejou-nos bom apetite.
    The waiter wished us a pleasant meal.
  • Sentámo-nos à mesa e o avô disse bom apetite.
    We sat at the table and Grandad said enjoy your meal.

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Etymology

Bom means “good”, and apetite is the desire to eat.

FAQ

What does bom apetite mean?

A friendly wish said as someone starts eating.

When do people say bom apetite?

Just before or as someone begins eating.

Can it be said to a whole table?

Yes. Bom apetite a todos addresses everyone.

What does it wish for?

It wishes that the person enjoys the meal.

How is bom apetite pronounced?

It is pronounced /bõ ɐpɨˈtitɨ/.

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