A1 Expression ニュートラル

Bom apetite.

Enjoy your meal.

意味

A wish for someone to enjoy their food.

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文化的背景

In Brazil, it is common to say 'Bom apetite' even to people you don't know if you make eye contact while they are eating in a public space. In Portugal, 'Bom proveito' is often preferred over 'Bom apetite' in more traditional or rural settings, though both are understood. Similar to Portugal, the use of 'Bom proveito' is quite common alongside 'Bom apetite' as a sign of respect.

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Always Respond

If someone says 'Bom apetite' to you, always say 'Obrigado' (or 'Obrigada'). It's considered rude to ignore it.

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Gender Check

Remember: Apetite is a BOY. Use 'Bom', not 'Boa'.

意味

A wish for someone to enjoy their food.

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Always Respond

If someone says 'Bom apetite' to you, always say 'Obrigado' (or 'Obrigada'). It's considered rude to ignore it.

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Gender Check

Remember: Apetite is a BOY. Use 'Bom', not 'Boa'.

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The Portugal Switch

If you are in Lisbon, try using 'Bom proveito' to sound more like a local.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct gender for the adjective.

______ apetite!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bom

'Apetite' is a masculine singular noun.

Match the response to the phrase.

Someone says: 'Bom apetite!' What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Obrigado, para você também.

It is polite to thank the person and return the wish.

Complete the sentence used by a waiter.

Aqui está sua pizza. ______ apetite!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bom

Standard restaurant service phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

Ana: O almoço está pronto! Pedro: Que cheiro bom! Ana: ___________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bom apetite

Ana is inviting Pedro to eat.

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When to say it

Meal Times

  • Café da manhã
  • Almoço
  • Jantar
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People

  • Amigos
  • Família
  • Colegas

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the correct gender for the adjective. Choose A1

______ apetite!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bom

'Apetite' is a masculine singular noun.

Match the response to the phrase. situation_matching A1

Someone says: 'Bom apetite!' What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Obrigado, para você também.

It is polite to thank the person and return the wish.

Complete the sentence used by a waiter. Fill Blank A1

Aqui está sua pizza. ______ apetite!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bom

Standard restaurant service phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Ana: O almoço está pronto! Pedro: Que cheiro bom! Ana: ___________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bom apetite

Ana is inviting Pedro to eat.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

4 問

Yes, if the waiter is also about to eat or if you want to be extra polite, but usually, the waiter says it to you.

It is always 'Bom' because 'apetite' is a masculine noun.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

'Bom apetite' is 'Enjoy your appetite', while 'Bom proveito' is 'Enjoy the benefit/use'. 'Proveito' is more common in Portugal.

関連フレーズ

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Bom proveito

similar

Enjoy your meal / Good benefit

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Sirva-se

builds on

Help yourself

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Saúde

related

Cheers / Health

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