Significado
A wish for someone embarking on a journey.
Contexto cultural
Brazilians are very expressive. 'Boa viagem' is often followed by 'Me manda notícias!' (Send me news/updates) or 'Mande fotos!' (Send photos). In Portugal, the phrase is equally common but might be delivered with a bit more reserve. 'Faça uma boa viagem' is a very polite way to address elders. In African Lusophone countries, travel is often seen as a significant event involving family blessings. 'Boa viagem' carries a weight of genuine protection.
Nasal Endings
The 'm' in 'viagem' is not pronounced like an English 'm'. It just makes the 'e' nasal. Don't close your lips!
Gender Trap
Never say 'Bom viagem'. Even if you are a man, the phrase stays 'Boa' because it describes the trip, not you.
Significado
A wish for someone embarking on a journey.
Nasal Endings
The 'm' in 'viagem' is not pronounced like an English 'm'. It just makes the 'e' nasal. Don't close your lips!
Gender Trap
Never say 'Bom viagem'. Even if you are a man, the phrase stays 'Boa' because it describes the trip, not you.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct form of the adjective for 'viagem'.
___ viagem!
'Viagem' is a feminine singular noun.
Complete the sentence with the correct verb form (Imperative).
____ (Ter) uma boa viagem!
We use the imperative 'tenha' to express a wish.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone is going to the beach for the afternoon.
'Bom passeio' is better for short leisure trips.
Complete the dialogue.
Maria: 'Tchau, estou indo para o aeroporto!' -> Você: '_______!'
You wish a good trip to someone going to the airport.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to say it
Travel
- • Airport
- • Bus Station
- • Road Trip
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios___ viagem!
'Viagem' is a feminine singular noun.
____ (Ter) uma boa viagem!
We use the imperative 'tenha' to express a wish.
Someone is going to the beach for the afternoon.
'Bom passeio' is better for short leisure trips.
Maria: 'Tchau, estou indo para o aeroporto!' -> Você: '_______!'
You wish a good trip to someone going to the airport.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasIt is neutral and can be used in any context.
No, use 'Bem-vindo' (Welcome) or 'Como foi a viagem?' (How was the trip?).
'Viagem' is the noun (the trip). 'Viajem' is the verb (they travel).
Frases relacionadas
Bom passeio
similarHave a nice outing/stroll
Vá com Deus
builds onGo with God
Até a volta
similarUntil you return