How to Say ‘Day’ in Portuguese
Dia
DEE-ah
[DEE-ah]
💬 Usage Tip: Dia is masculine despite ending in -a, so it's bom dia, not boa dia. Compare boa tarde "good afternoon", where tarde really is feminine.
Phrase Breakdown
Dia
[DEE-ah]
day
A common noun meaning 'day'; it can refer to a calendar day or daily life in expressions.
No dia da feira de carreiras, perguntei sobre o ambiente de trabalho.
On the day of the careers fair, I asked about the work environment.
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