bom dia

See also: bom-dia

Portuguese

Portuguese phrasebook

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Etymology

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese bon dia (vosco), later reinforced by Spanish buenos días.

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈbõ ˈd͡ʒi.ɐ/

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈbõ ˈd͡ʒi.ɐ/
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈbõ ˈd͡ʒi.a/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ˈbõ ˈdi.ɐ/

• (Northeast Brazil) IPA^(key): /bõⁿ ˈdiɐ/

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Interjection

bom dia

1. (strictly) good morning
2. good day, nice day

Usage notes

• Despite literally meaning “good day”, speakers will often correct someone using this expression in the afternoon or night.

Related terms

• bom-dia