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A greeting used in the evening or when saying goodbye at night.
문화적 배경
The 'Boa noite' of William Bonner, the anchor of Jornal Nacional, is so famous that it has become a meme and a symbol of the end of the day for millions of Brazilians. In Portugal, people tend to be slightly more formal with strangers. You will almost always hear 'Boa noite' in shops, even if you don't intend to buy anything. In Luanda, 'Boa noite' is often accompanied by a warm handshake or a touch on the shoulder, reflecting the highly social nature of Angolan greetings. In Cape Verdean Creole (Kriolu), the phrase becomes 'Boa noti,' but in official settings, the Portuguese 'Boa noite' remains the standard of politeness.
The Elevator Rule
Always say 'Boa noite' when entering an elevator with others in Brazil or Portugal. Silence is often seen as unfriendly.
Gender Matters
Never say 'Bom noite.' Even though 'noite' doesn't end in 'a', it is a feminine noun.
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A greeting used in the evening or when saying goodbye at night.
The Elevator Rule
Always say 'Boa noite' when entering an elevator with others in Brazil or Portugal. Silence is often seen as unfriendly.
Gender Matters
Never say 'Bom noite.' Even though 'noite' doesn't end in 'a', it is a feminine noun.
The 6 PM Switch
6:00 PM (18:00) is the unofficial time to switch from 'Boa tarde' to 'Boa noite,' regardless of the actual sunset.
Texting
In texts, 'Boa noite' is often abbreviated as 'bn' or 'gn' (though 'bn' is more common in PT).
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct greeting for 8:00 PM.
Você chega em um restaurante às 20h. O que você diz?
After sunset, 'Boa noite' is the correct greeting.
Complete the sentence with the correct adjective form.
____ noite, Maria! Durma bem.
'Noite' is feminine, so we use 'Boa'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are leaving your office at 7:00 PM.
'Boa noite' is used for departures after dark.
Complete the dialogue.
João: Boa noite, Ana! Ana: ________, João! Como vai?
The standard response to 'Boa noite' is 'Boa noite'.
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시각 학습 자료
When to use Boa Noite
Arrival
- • Restaurant
- • Party
- • Meeting
Departure
- • Leaving work
- • Saying bye to friends
Bedtime
- • Going to sleep
- • Tucking in kids
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Você chega em um restaurante às 20h. O que você diz?
After sunset, 'Boa noite' is the correct greeting.
____ noite, Maria! Durma bem.
'Noite' is feminine, so we use 'Boa'.
Situation: You are leaving your office at 7:00 PM.
'Boa noite' is used for departures after dark.
João: Boa noite, Ana! Ana: ________, João! Como vai?
The standard response to 'Boa noite' is 'Boa noite'.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Usually no. It's better to use 'Boa tarde' until the sun actually starts to set or until 6:00 PM.
Both! It is used when you arrive (Good evening) and when you leave (Good night).
Because 'noite' is a feminine noun in Portuguese. Adjectives must match the gender of the noun.
Very rarely. It sounds old-fashioned or like a mistake influenced by Spanish.
Simply say 'Boa noite' back. You can add 'Como vai?' or 'Tudo bem?' to continue the conversation.
You can say 'Boa noite, durma bem' or 'Boa noite, durma com os anjinhos'.
Yes, in very casual settings with friends, just saying 'Noite!' is common.
No, as a greeting, it remains 'Boa noite' even if you are talking to a hundred people.
Yes, if you are writing the email at night, but 'Olá' or 'Prezado(a)' is more common in formal business.
Brazilians usually say 'NOY-chee' while Portuguese people say 'NOYT'.
관련 표현
Bom dia
similarGood morning
Boa tarde
similarGood afternoon
Boa noitinha
specialized formA cute 'good night'
Durma bem
builds onSleep well
Até amanhã
builds onSee you tomorrow
