Meaning
To experience a pleasant day.
Cultural Background
Brazilians are very warm; adding a smile makes the phrase much more effective. In Portugal, it is equally common but sometimes delivered with a slightly more reserved tone. In both countries, this is the gold standard for ending any service interaction.
The Nasal 'o'
Don't pronounce the 'm' in 'bom' as a hard 'm'. It is a nasal vowel, like the 'on' in French 'bon'.
Smile!
In Brazil, the tone of voice is just as important as the words. A friendly tone makes the phrase sound genuine.
Meaning
To experience a pleasant day.
The Nasal 'o'
Don't pronounce the 'm' in 'bom' as a hard 'm'. It is a nasal vowel, like the 'on' in French 'bon'.
Smile!
In Brazil, the tone of voice is just as important as the words. A friendly tone makes the phrase sound genuine.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
Ao sair da loja, o cliente disse: 'Obrigado, ______ um bom dia!'
The imperative 'Tenha' is required for a polite wish.
Which is the correct way to say goodbye?
Which sentence is appropriate when leaving?
'Bom dia' is for arriving, and the third option is grammatically incorrect for a wish.
Match the situation to the response.
Match: Leaving a meeting -> ?
This is a closing phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Até amanhã!' B: '______!'
It is the most natural response to a departure.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesAo sair da loja, o cliente disse: 'Obrigado, ______ um bom dia!'
The imperative 'Tenha' is required for a polite wish.
Which sentence is appropriate when leaving?
'Bom dia' is for arriving, and the third option is grammatically incorrect for a wish.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
This is a closing phrase.
A: 'Até amanhã!' B: '______!'
It is the most natural response to a departure.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it is perfectly professional.
No, you can use it at any time of day.
It sounds slightly unnatural, but people will understand you.
Yes, 'Tenham um bom dia' for a group.
It is very common and polite to do so.
Yes, it's a great way to end a polite text.
Related Phrases
Bom dia
contrastGood morning
Boa tarde
similarGood afternoon
Desejo-lhe um bom dia
builds onI wish you a good day
