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How to Say ‘Good evening’ in Portuguese

Boa noite

boh-ah noh-ee-teh

[boh-ah noh-ee-teh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: In Portugal, Boa noite is used both when arriving in the evening and when saying goodnight as you leave or go to bed. Context tells you which one is meant.

Phrase Breakdown

Boa

[boh-ah]

Good

Indicates something pleasant or satisfactory.

Example

Tenha uma boa noite de sono.

Have a good night's sleep.

noite

[noh-ee-teh]

night

The time of darkness between one day and the next.

Example

A noite estava estrelada.

The night was starry.

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