A1 Expression 중립

Bom apetite.

Enjoy your meal.

A wish for someone to enjoy their food.

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문화적 배경

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'.

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.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct gender for the adjective.

______ apetite!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Bom

'Apetite' is a masculine singular noun.

Match the response to the phrase.

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

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 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!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Bom

Standard restaurant service phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

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

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Bom apetite

Ana is inviting Pedro to eat.

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시각 학습 자료

When to say it

Meal Times

  • Café da manhã
  • Almoço
  • Jantar
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People

  • Amigos
  • Família
  • Colegas

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the correct gender for the adjective. Choose A1

______ apetite!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Bom

'Apetite' is a masculine singular noun.

Match the response to the phrase. situation_matching A1

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

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 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!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Bom

Standard restaurant service phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

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

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Bom apetite

Ana is inviting Pedro to eat.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

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.

관련 표현

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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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