Meaning
To enjoy oneself.
Cultural Background
Brazilians are very social and often use this phrase to express warmth and friendliness. While understood, locals might prefer 'divertir-se' or 'passar um bom bocado'. The phrase is becoming a universal way to connect with younger generations who consume English media.
Use with 'espero'
Always say 'Espero que você tenha um bom tempo' to sound natural.
Don't drop 'um'
Without 'um', the phrase loses its idiomatic meaning.
Meaning
To enjoy oneself.
Use with 'espero'
Always say 'Espero que você tenha um bom tempo' to sound natural.
Don't drop 'um'
Without 'um', the phrase loses its idiomatic meaning.
Context is key
Use it to describe the quality of the time, not just the duration.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Nós ______ um bom tempo no show ontem.
The event happened yesterday, so we use the past tense.
Which is correct?
Choose the natural phrase.
This is the standard idiomatic collocation.
Complete the response.
A: Como foi a viagem? B: ______!
Past tense is required for a completed trip.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are leaving a party.
You are describing an experience that just finished.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesNós ______ um bom tempo no show ontem.
The event happened yesterday, so we use the past tense.
Choose the natural phrase.
This is the standard idiomatic collocation.
A: Como foi a viagem? B: ______!
Past tense is required for a completed trip.
You are leaving a party.
You are describing an experience that just finished.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, it is too casual. Use 'aproveitar' or 'foi uma experiência positiva'.
It is understood, but 'divertir-se' is more common.
It makes it a countable unit of experience.
No, that sounds like you are talking about 'good old days'.
No, you can use it for work, study, or travel.
Use 'tive um tempo maravilhoso'.
Related Phrases
Divertir-se
synonymTo have fun
Aproveitar
similarTo enjoy
Passar um bom bocado
similarTo have a good time
