bom dia

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/bõ ˈdiɐ/
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A greeting used in the morning.
Practice using bom dia in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Bom dia a todos. Vamos começar.
    Good morning, everyone. Let us begin.
  • O professor disse bom dia à turma.
    The teacher said good morning to the class.
  • Entrei na loja e disse bom dia.
    I went into the shop and said good morning.
  • Bom dia, Ana! Dormiste bem?
    Good morning, Ana! Did you sleep well?
  • Ela sorriu e desejou-me bom dia.
    She smiled and wished me good morning.

Similar words

olá

Meanings

Morning greeting

social
neutral
A friendly or polite greeting when meeting someone before midday.

Examples

  • Bom dia, Ana! Dormiste bem?
    Good morning, Ana! Did you sleep well?
  • Entrei na loja e disse bom dia.
    I went into the shop and said good morning.
  • Bom dia a todos. Vamos começar.
    Good morning, everyone. Let us begin.
  • Ela sorriu e desejou-me bom dia.
    She smiled and wished me good morning.
  • O professor disse bom dia à turma.
    The teacher said good morning to the class.

Similar words

olá

Etymology

Literally “good day”, with bom meaning “good” and dia meaning “day”.

FAQ

What does bom dia mean?

It is the usual morning greeting, “good morning”.

When is bom dia used?

It is said in the morning when greeting someone.

Can bom dia greet a group?

Yes. Bom dia a todos greets everyone present.

Is bom dia formal?

It works in both casual and polite settings.

What greeting follows bom dia later in the day?

Boa tarde is used in the afternoon.

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